Genesis 8:11

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

And the dove came back to him in the evening, and behold, in her mouth was a newly sprouted and freshly plucked olive leaf! So Noah knew that the waters had subsided from the land.

Cross References

Nehemiah 8:15

And that they should publish and proclaim in all their towns and in Jerusalem, saying, Go out to the hills and bring branches of olive, wild olive, myrtle, palm, and other leafy trees to make booths, as it is written. [Lev. 23:39, 40.]

Romans 10:15

And how can men [be expected to] preach unless they are sent? As it is written, How beautiful are the feet of those who bring glad tidings! [How welcome is the coming of those who preach the good news of His good things!] [Isa. 52:7.]

Genesis 8:10

He waited another seven days and again sent forth the dove out of the ark.

Genesis 8:12

Then he waited another seven days and sent forth the dove, but she did not return to him any more.