Genesis 8:9

The Passion Translation

But the dove found no place to rest, so it returned to Noah in the ark because the waters still covered the face of the earth. Noah put out his hand and grasped the dove and put it back into the ark.

Cross References

Matthew 11:28

“Are you weary, carrying a heavy burden? Come to me. I will refresh your life, for I am your oasis.

Psalm 116:7

Now I can say to myself and to all, “Relax and rest, be confident and serene, for the Lord rewards fully those who simply trust in him.”

John 16:33

And everything I’ve taught you is so that the peace which is in me will be in you and will give you great confidence as you rest in me. For in this unbelieving world you will experience trouble and sorrows, but you must be courageous, for I have conquered the world!”

Isaiah 60:8

“Who are these who soar like clouds, flying like doves into their portals?

Ezekiel 7:16

And those who escape will flee to the mountains, moaning like doves of the valleys, each one moaning for his sin.

Genesis 8:8

Then he sent out a dove to see if the waters had receded from the surface of the ground.

Genesis 8:10

He waited another seven days and released the dove from the ark again.