Genesis 8:8

Good News Translation

Meanwhile, Noah sent out a dove to see if the water had gone down,

Cross References

Genesis 8:7

and sent out a raven. It did not come back, but kept flying around until the water was completely gone.

Genesis 8:9

but since the water still covered all the land, the dove did not find a place to light. It flew back to the boat, and Noah reached out and took it in.

Song of Solomon 1:15

How beautiful you are, my love; how your eyes shine with love!

Song of Solomon 2:14

You are like a dove that hides in the crevice of a rock. Let me see your lovely face and hear your enchanting voice.

Matthew 10:16

“Listen! I am sending you out just like sheep to a pack of wolves. You must be as cautious as snakes and as gentle as doves.