Genesis 8:9 - Easy To Read Version

⁹ The dove could not find a place to rest because water still covered the earth, so the dove came back to the boat. Noah reached out his hand and caught the dove and brought it back into the boat.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁹ 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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁹ But the dove found no resting-place on which to roost, and she returned to him to the ark, for the waters were [yet] on the face of the whole land. So he put forth his hand and drew her to him into the ark.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁹ but the dove found no rest for the sole of her foot, and she returned unto him to the ark; for the waters were on the face of the whole earth: and he put forth his hand, and took her, and brought her in unto him into the ark.

Common English Bible

⁹ but the dove found no place to set its foot. It returned to him in the ark since waters still covered the entire earth. Noah stretched out his hand, took it, and brought it back into the ark.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁹ But when she did not find a place where her foot might rest, she returned to him in the ark. For the waters were upon the whole earth. And he extended his hand and caught her, and he brought her into the ark.

Genesis 8:9 Cross References

Genesis 8:10

After seven days, Noah again sent out the dove.

Genesis 8:8

Noah also sent out a dove. Noah wanted the dove to find dry ground. He wanted to know if water still covered the earth.

Psalm 116:7

My soul, relax!\par The Lord is caring for you.\par

Isaiah 60:8

Look at the people!\par They are hurrying to you\par like clouds quickly crossing the sky.\par They are like doves flying to their nests.\par

Ezekiel 7:16

“But some of the people will escape. Those survivors will run to the mountains. But those people won’t be happy. They will be sad for all their sins. They will cry and make sad noises like doves.

Matthew 11:28

“Come to me all you people that are tired and have heavy burdens. I will give you rest.

John 16:33

“I told you these things so that you can have peace in me. In this world you will have trouble. But be brave! I have defeated the world!”

Deuteronomy 28:65

“You will not have any peace among these nations. You will have no place to rest. The Lord will fill your mind with worry. Your eyes will feel tired. You will be very upset.