Genesis 8:11

New International Reader's Version

In the evening the dove returned to him. There in its beak was a freshly picked olive leaf! So Noah knew that the water on the earth had gone down.

Cross References

Genesis 8:10

He waited seven more days. Then he sent out the dove again from the ark.

Genesis 8:12

He waited seven more days. Then he sent out the dove again. But this time it didn’t return to him.

Nehemiah 8:15

They were also supposed to spread the message all through their towns and in Jerusalem. They were supposed to announce, “Go out into the central hill country. Bring back some branches from olive and wild olive trees. Also bring some from myrtle, palm and shade trees. Use the branches to make booths.”

Romans 10:15

And how can anyone preach without being sent? It is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” (Isaiah 52:7)