Genesis 8:7

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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Other Translations for Genesis 8:7

BSB
and sent out a raven. It kept flying back and forth until the waters had dried up from the earth.
AKJV
And he sent forth a raven, which went forth to and fro, until the waters were dried up from off the earth.
CPDV
which went forth and did not return, until the waters were dried up across the earth.
ERV
and he sent forth a raven, and it went forth to and fro, until the waters were dried up from off the earth.
NHEB
and he sent forth a raven. It went back and forth, until the waters had dried up from the earth.
SMT
And he shall send forth the raven, and it shall go forth, going and turning back, till the waters dry up from over the earth.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 8:7

AndhesentforthH7971VerbaravenH6158Noun MasculinewhichwentforthH3318VerbtoH3318VerbandfroH7725VerbuntilthewatersH4325Noun MasculineweredriedupH3001fromofftheearthH776Noun Feminine

Commentary for Genesis 8:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 8:7
Summary
Raven sent forth to scout
Place
Ark
Event
Raven released to explore
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Narrative