Genesis 8:6 kjv — And it came to pass at the end of forty days, that Noah opened the window of the ark which he had made:

King James Version

"And it came to pass at the end of forty days, that Noah opened the window of the ark which he had made:"

— Genesis 8:6, King James Version

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Genesis 8 — Context

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And the waters returned from off the earth continually: and after the end of the hundred and fifty days the waters were abated.

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And the ark rested in the seventh month, on the seventeenth day of the month, upon the mountains of Ararat.

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And the waters decreased continually until the tenth month: in the tenth month, on the first day of the month, were the tops of the mountains seen.

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And it came to pass at the end of forty days, that Noah opened the window of the ark which he had made:

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And he sent forth a raven, which went forth to and fro, until the waters were dried up from off the earth.

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Also he sent forth a dove from him, to see if the waters were abated from off the face of the ground;

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But the dove found no rest for the sole of her foot, and she returned unto him into the ark, for the waters were on the face of the whole earth: then he put forth his hand, and took her, and pulled her in unto him into the ark.

Genesis 8:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 8:6 say?
Genesis 8:6 in the King James Version reads: “And it came to pass at the end of forty days, that Noah opened the window of the ark which he had made:”
Where is Genesis 8:6 in the Bible?
Genesis 8:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 8, verse 6.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 8:6.
What translation should I read Genesis 8:6 in?
Genesis 8:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 8:6?
Genesis 8:6 reads (KJV): “And it came to pass at the end of forty days, that Noah opened the window of the ark which he had made:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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