Genesis 8:9

Updated: June 3, 2025
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but the dove found no place to rest her foot, and she returned to him into the ship; for the waters were on the surface of the whole earth. He put out his hand, and took her, and brought her to him into the ship.
World English Bible (WEB)
But the dove{H3123} found{H4672}{(H8804)} no rest{H4494} for the sole{H3709} of her foot{H7272}, and she returned{H7725}{(H8799)} unto him into the ark{H8392}, for the waters{H4325} were on the face{H6440} of the whole earth{H776}: then he put forth{H7971}{(H8799)} his hand{H3027}, and took her{H3947}{(H8799)}, and pulled her in{H935}{(H8686)} unto him into the ark{H8392}.
KJV with Strongs
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The F.O.G Paraphrase
and the dove hath not found rest for the sole of her foot, and she turneth back unto him, unto the ark, for waters are on the face of all the earth, and he putteth out his hand, and taketh her, and bringeth her in unto him, unto the ark.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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