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¹ And God remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all the cattle that was with him in the ark: and God made a wind to pass over the earth, and the waters assuaged;
² The fountains also of the deep and the windows of heaven were stopped, and the rain from heaven was restrained;
³ And the waters returned from off the earth continually: and after the end of the hundred and fifty days the waters were abated.
⁴ And the ark rested in the seventh month, on the seventeenth day of the month, upon the mountains of Ararat.
⁵ And the waters decreased continually until the tenth month: in the tenth month, on the first day of the month, were the tops of the mountains seen.
⁶ And it came to pass at the end of forty days, that Noah opened the window of the ark which he had made:
⁷ And he sent forth a raven, which went forth to and fro, until the waters were dried up from off the earth.
⁸ Also he sent forth a dove from him, to see if the waters were abated from off the face of the ground;
⁹ But the dove found no rest for the sole of her foot, and she returned unto him into the ark, for the waters were on the face of the whole earth: then he put forth his hand, and took her, and pulled her in unto him into the ark.
¹⁰ And he stayed yet other seven days; and again he sent forth the dove out of the ark;
¹¹ And the dove came in to him in the evening; and, lo, in her mouth was an olive leaf pluckt off: so Noah knew that the waters were abated from off the earth.
¹² And he stayed yet other seven days; and sent forth the dove; which returned not again unto him any more.
¹³ And it came to pass in the six hundredth and first year, in the first month, the first day of the month, the waters were dried up from off the earth: and Noah removed the covering of the ark, and looked, and, behold, the face of the ground was dry.
¹⁴ And in the second month, on the seven and twentieth day of the month, was the earth dried.
¹⁵ And God spake unto Noah, saying,
¹⁶ Go forth of the ark, thou, and thy wife, and thy sons, and thy sons’ wives with thee.
¹⁷ Bring forth with thee every living thing that is with thee, of all flesh, both of fowl, and of cattle, and of every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth; that they may breed abundantly in the earth, and be fruitful, and multiply upon the earth.
¹⁸ And Noah went forth, and his sons, and his wife, and his sons’ wives with him:
¹⁹ Every beast, every creeping thing, and every fowl, and whatsoever creepeth upon the earth, after their kinds, went forth out of the ark.
²⁰ And Noah builded an altar unto the Lord; and took of every clean beast, and of every clean fowl, and offered burnt offerings on the altar.
²¹ And the Lord smelled a sweet savour; and the Lord said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man’s sake; for the imagination of man’s heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done.
²² While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.
🌤️ Deliverance, Renewal, and the Covenant of a New Beginning 🌤️
“And God remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all the cattle that was with him in the ark…” – Genesis 8:1
Genesis 8 is a beautiful portrait of mercy, timing, and renewal. After the floodwaters covered the earth, God remembered Noah. This chapter unfolds the patience of faith, the divine timing of God, and the first recorded altar built unto the LORD. It’s a story not just of survival, but of restoration—a fresh start for mankind.
Even amid devastation, God is faithful to restore. From the slow retreat of the waters to the release of the dove, we witness a God who governs every moment. This chapter gently teaches us to wait, to trust, and to offer worship when the storm passes.
📜 Structure of Genesis Chapter 8
Verses 1–5: God Remembers and Waters Recede
God’s remembrance isn’t passive—it initiates action. A divine wind passes over the earth, and the waters begin to subside. The ark comes to rest upon Mount Ararat. Here we see God’s sovereignty over nature and time. The patience Noah showed inside the ark teaches us the value of waiting on God’s perfect timing.
“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength…” – Isaiah 40:31
Verses 6–12: The Raven and the Dove
Noah sends out a raven, then a dove, to test if the earth has dried. The dove returns with an olive leaf—symbolizing peace, life, and God’s restoration. The release of the dove three times reflects the careful discernment of a faithful heart, seeking divine confirmation rather than rushing ahead.
Verses 13–19: Noah Leaves the Ark
After over a year in the ark, God finally commands Noah to step out. Notice that Noah doesn’t leave the ark until God says so, even though the land appears dry. Obedience and reverence define Noah’s walk. He, his family, and the animals exit to a new, cleansed earth.
Verses 20–22: Noah’s Sacrifice and God’s Covenant of Seasons
Noah builds an altar and offers burnt offerings. God responds with a covenant in His heart: never again will He curse the ground for man’s sake. He establishes the ongoing rhythm of seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter. The altar becomes a powerful symbol of gratitude and worship.
💡 Key Themes
✨ God’s Faithfulness and Divine Timing
Even when silence surrounds us, God is working. “God remembered Noah” means He acted on His promise at just the right time.
✨ The Renewal of Creation
The post-flood world represents a new beginning. Like baptism, it is a washing away of sin and the start of a cleansed life.
✨ Worship in Response to Deliverance
God reaffirms the cycle of seedtime and harvest, cold and heat—showing His ongoing involvement in creation.
👤 Key People
- Noah – Faithful through the flood, now worships with thanksgiving, showing humility and devotion.
- Noah – A man of faith, patience, and obedience, Noah exemplifies what it means to trust and wait on the LORD.
- Noah’s Family – They too were preserved, showing how the righteous can preserve those close to them.
- God – Revealed here as merciful, faithful, and deeply invested in humanity’s future.God – Just and merciful, He responds to faith with favor and restores order to creation.
🔥 Why This Chapter Matters
Genesis 8 teaches us to never mistake God’s silence for absence. It encourages us to wait with trust, worship with sincerity, and walk in step with divine instruction. As the flood waters receded, so too do the storms in our lives—when we remain in the ark of God’s safety.
💭 Let’s Reflect
- How do you respond when it feels like God is silent? Do you still trust that He remembers you?
- What “ark” has God placed you in for your protection? Are you resting in His timing?
- Will worship be your first response when God brings you through the storms?
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