Genesis 8:3

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 8:3

BSB
The waters receded steadily from the earth, and after 150 days the waters had gone down.
AKJV
And the waters returned from off the earth continually: and after the end of the hundred and fifty days the waters were abated.
CPDV
And the waters were restored to their coming and going from the earth. And they began to diminish after one hundred and fifty days.
ERV
and the waters returned from off the earth continually: and after the end of an hundred and fifty days the waters decreased.
NHEB
And the waters receded steadily from the land. And after the end of one hundred fifty days the waters had decreased significantly.
SMT
And the waters shall turn back from over the earth, going and turning back, and the waters shall fail from the end of fifty and one hundred days.

Commentary for Genesis 8:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 8:3
Summary
Floodwaters gradually recede completely
Event
Floodwaters decrease steadily
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Narrative