Genesis 8:9

New International Reader's Version

But the dove couldn’t find any place to rest. Water still covered the whole surface of the earth. So the dove returned to Noah in the ark. Noah reached out his hand and took the dove in. He brought it back to himself in the ark.

Cross References

Genesis 8:10

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

Genesis 8:8

Then Noah sent out a dove. He wanted to see if the water on the surface of the ground had gone down.

Psalm 116:7

I said to myself, “Be calm. The Lord has been good to me.”

Isaiah 60:8

“Whose ships are these that sail along like clouds? They fly like doves to their nests.

Ezekiel 7:16

All those who escape and are left alive will run to the mountains. They will sound like doves of the valley when they cry over their sins.

Matthew 11:28

“Come to me, all you who are tired and are carrying heavy loads. I will give you rest.

John 16:33

“I have told you these things, so that you can have peace because of me. In this world you will have trouble. But be encouraged! I have won the battle over the world.”

Deuteronomy 28:65

Among those nations you won’t find any peace. There won’t be any place where you can make your home and rest your feet. The Lord will give you minds filled with worry. He’ll give you eyes worn out from looking for help. You won’t have any hope in your hearts.