Genesis 8:10-12
“And he stayed yet other seven days; and again he sent forth the dove out of the ark; And the dove came in to him in the evening; and, lo, in her mouth was an olive leaf pluckt off: so Noah knew that the waters were abated from off the earth. And he stayed yet other seven days; and sent forth the dove; which returned not again unto him any more.”
What does Genesis 8:10-12 mean?
Genesis 8:10-12 (KJV) reads, "And he stayed yet other seven days; and again he sent forth the dove out of the ark; and the dove came in to him in the evening; and, lo, in her mouth was an olive leaf pluckt off: so Noah knew that the waters were abated from off the earth. And he…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Symbol of Hope: Lessons from Noah’s Dove
In the midst of tumultuous waters that covered the earth for months, Noah’s ark became a sanctuary of solitude and faith. Genesis 8:10-12 recounts a poignant moment in this narrative: "He waited another seven days, and again he sent forth the dove out of the ark; And the dove…
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O Sovereign Lord, Creator of the heavens and the earth, I come before You today with a heart full of gratitude and reverence. As I reflect on the story of Noah, faithfully waiting for Your word of deliverance, I am reminded of Your unwavering promise and the profound lessons…
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