Genesis 8:6
Genesis 8:6 in Multiple Translations
After forty days Noah opened the window he had made in the ark
¶ And it came to pass at the end of forty days, that Noah opened the window of the ark which he had made:
And it came to pass at the end of forty days, that Noah opened the window of the ark which he had made:
Then, after forty days, through the open window of the ark which he had made,
Forty days later Noah opened the window he'd made in the ark,
So after fourtie dayes, Noah opened the windowe of the Arke, which he had made,
And it cometh to pass, at the end of forty days, that Noah openeth the window of the ark which he made,
At the end of forty days, Noah opened the window of the ship which he had made,
And it came to pass at the end of forty days, that Noah opened the window of the ark which he had made:
And after that forty days were passed, Noe, opening the window of the ark which he had made, sent forth a raven:
40 days later, Noah opened the window that he had made in the side of the boat, and sent out a raven.
Then, 40 days later, Noah opened a window in the big boat. He wanted to find out if the water went down, and if a bird could find some dry ground.
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Genesis 8:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַֽ/יְהִ֕י
מִ/קֵּ֖ץ
אַרְבָּעִ֣ים
י֑וֹם
וַ/יִּפְתַּ֣ח
נֹ֔חַ
אֶת
חַלּ֥וֹן
הַ/תֵּבָ֖ה
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
עָשָֽׂה
וַֽ/יְהִ֕י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
מִ/קֵּ֖ץ
qêts
H7093
end
Prep | N-ms
אַרְבָּעִ֣ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
forty
Adj
י֑וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
N-ms
וַ/יִּפְתַּ֣ח
pâthach
H6605
to open
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
נֹ֔חַ
Nôach
H5146
Noah
N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
חַלּ֥וֹן
challôwn
H2474
window
N-cs
הַ/תֵּבָ֖ה
têbâh
H8392
ark
Art | N-fs
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
עָשָֽׂה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 8:6
וַֽ/יְהִ֕י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
מִ/קֵּ֖ץ
qêts
H7093
"end"
Prep | N-ms
The end refers to the extremity or conclusion of something, whether in time or space. It can also mean after or at the border of something, as in the utmost end of a process.
Definition: 1) end 1a) end, at the end of (of time) 1b) end (of space)
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after, (utmost) border, end, (in-) finite, [idiom] process. See also: Genesis 4:3; Isaiah 23:15; Psalms 39:5.
אַרְבָּעִ֣ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
"forty"
Adj
The number forty is what this Hebrew word represents, often used in the Bible to mark significant periods of time, like the 40 days of rain in Genesis or the 40 years of Israel's wilderness journey.
Definition: forty
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: -forty. See also: Genesis 5:13; Judges 13:1; Psalms 95:10.
י֑וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
וַ/יִּפְתַּ֣ח
pâthach
H6605
"to open"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to engrave or carve, and is used in Exodus to describe the intricate carvings on the furniture of the tabernacle.
Definition: 1) to open 1a) (Qal) to open 1b) (Niphal) to be opened, be let loose, be thrown open 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to free 1c2) to loosen 1c3) to open, open oneself 1d) (Hithpael) to loose oneself Aramaic equivalent: pe.tach (פְּתַח "to open" H6606)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: appear, break forth, draw (out), let go free, (en-) grave(-n), loose (self), (be, be set) open(-ing), put off, ungird, unstop, have vent. See also: Genesis 7:11; Psalms 39:10; Psalms 5:10.
נֹ֔חַ
Nôach
H5146
"Noah"
N-proper
Noah, the patriarch who built the ark to save his family and two of every kind of animal from the flood, is the namesake of this Hebrew word. He is first mentioned in Genesis 5:29 as the son of Lamech. His story is a crucial part of biblical history.
Definition: A man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.5.29; son of: Lamech (H3929H); father of: Shem (H8035), Ham (H2526) and Japheth (H3315) Also named: Nōe (Νῶε "Noah" G3575) § Noah = "rest" son of Lamech, father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth; builder of the ark which saved his family from the destruction of the world which God sent on the world by the flood; became the new seminal head of mankind because his family were the only survivors of the flood
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Noah. See also: Genesis 5:29; Genesis 8:11; Isaiah 54:9.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
חַלּ֥וֹן
challôwn
H2474
"window"
N-cs
A window in ancient times was a hole in the wall, as described in the Bible. The Hebrew word for window is used in the story of Jezebel's death in 2 Kings 9:30-33. Windows were also mentioned in the Song of Solomon.
Definition: window (piercing of the wall)
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: window. See also: Genesis 8:6; Proverbs 7:6; Jeremiah 9:20.
הַ/תֵּבָ֖ה
têbâh
H8392
"ark"
Art | N-fs
The word tebáh means ark, like the vessel Noah built or the basket that held Moses as a baby. It is often translated as ark in the Bible.
Definition: 1) ark 1a) vessel which Noah built 1b) basket vessel in which Moses was placed
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: ark. See also: Genesis 6:14; Genesis 7:23; Exodus 2:5.
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
עָשָֽׂה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
Study Notes — Genesis 8:6
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- Genesis 8:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 8:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 8:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 8:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 8:6
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 8:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 8:6
- Sermons on Genesis 8:6
Context — Noah Sends a Raven and a Dove
4On the seventeenth day of the seventh month, the ark came to rest on the mountains of Ararat.
5And the waters continued to recede until the tenth month, and on the first day of the tenth month the tops of the mountains became visible.
6After forty days Noah opened the window he had made in the ark
7and sent out a raven. It kept flying back and forth until the waters had dried up from the earth. 8Then Noah sent out a dove to see if the waters had receded from the surface of the ground.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 6:16 | You are to make a roof for the ark, finish its walls a cubit from the top, place a door in the side of the ark, and build lower, middle, and upper decks. |
| 2 | Daniel 6:10 | Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before. |
Genesis 8:6 Summary
[Genesis 8:6 tells us that after forty days, Noah opened the window he had made in the ark, showing that he was waiting for the right moment to take action. This verse teaches us about the importance of patience and trust in God's plan, just like Noah had to wait for the floodwaters to recede before he could start anew (Genesis 7:4). By waiting forty days, Noah demonstrated his faith in God's promise to never again destroy the earth with a flood (Genesis 9:11). This verse encourages us to trust in God's sovereignty and provision in our lives, even when we don't understand His timing.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Noah wait forty days before opening the window of the ark in Genesis 8:6?
Noah waited forty days to ensure it was safe to exit the ark, demonstrating his patience and trust in God's plan, much like God's instruction to wait for the right time in Genesis 7:4.
What does the window in the ark represent in Genesis 8:6?
The window may symbolize a new beginning and a fresh perspective, allowing Noah to look out and see the new world after the flood, similar to how God provided a new beginning for humanity in Genesis 6:9-10.
How does Genesis 8:6 relate to the concept of faith and trust in God?
Noah's actions in Genesis 8:6 demonstrate his faith and trust in God, as he waited for the right moment to take action, trusting in God's promise to never again destroy the earth with a flood, as stated in Genesis 9:11.
What can we learn from Noah's patience in Genesis 8:6?
We can learn the importance of patience and trust in God's timing, just like Noah, who waited forty days before opening the window, demonstrating that God's plans are perfect and His timing is always right, as seen in Psalm 27:14.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I had to wait patiently for God's plan to unfold, and how did I respond?
- How can I apply the principle of waiting on God's timing, as seen in Genesis 8:6, to my current circumstances?
- What are some 'windows' of opportunity that God has opened in my life, and how have I responded to them?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my trust in God's plan, just like Noah did in Genesis 8:6?
- How does Genesis 8:6 encourage me to trust in God's sovereignty and provision in my life?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 8:6
And it came to pass at the end of forty days,.... From the appearance of the mountains, that is, from the first day of the tenth month, to forty days after; and being ended, this must be the eleventh
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 8:6
And it came to pass at the end of forty days, that Noah opened the window of the ark which he had made: At the end of forty days.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 8:6
Genesis 8:6 And it came to pass at the end of forty days, that Noah opened the window of the ark which he had made:Ver. 6. At the end of forty days.] Viz., After that the tops of the mountains were discovered. The window of the ark,] i.e., That in the upper loft of the ark, where the fowls were.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 8:6
(6) Noah opened the window.—Not the zohar of Gen 6:16, but an aperture. He had waited forty days after seeing the heights around him rising clearly into the air, and then, impatient of the slow subsidence of the waters, Noah at last sent forth a raven to bring him some news of the state of the earth. This bird was chosen as one strong of flight, and also, perhaps, because anciently regarded as prophetic of the weather; besides this, it is easily tamed, and as Noah retained its mate he had security for its return. And so it seems to have done, for it is described as going “forth to and fro.” Each night it returned to the ark, and probably to its old perch near the female. The Chaldean Genesis agrees with many commentators and the ancient versions in supposing that the raven did not return, finding abundant food in the floating dead bodies (Chaldean Genesis, p. 286); but this is contrary to the Hebrew. The versions must have had a negative in their copies, and have read, “which went forth, going, and not returning.” The present Hebrew text is, however, consistent with itself; for it adds, “until the waters,” &c. This must mean that as soon as the earth was dry this going to and fro ceased.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 8:6
6–12. The Story of the Raven and the Dove. (J.) 6. at the end of forty days] The forty days mentioned in Genesis 7:4; Genesis 7:12. the window] LXX θυρίδα, Lat. fenestram. This was not mentioned by P in the description of the ark in chap. 6. The word used here is the ordinary equivalent for a window (ḥ ?allτn), and is different from the “light” (ṣ ?ohar) mentioned in Genesis 6:16.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 8:6
6. Forty days — It is a question whether these forty days are to be reckoned from the landing of the ark on Ararat, (as Calvin,) or from the time that the mountain summits became visible.
Sermons on Genesis 8:6
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Man's Ways Opposite to God's by Clement of Rome | Clement of Rome preaches about the divine order established by God, where greater things come first and inferior things second, contrasting with the reversed order found in humanit |
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Hell-Shaking Prayer by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the importance of prayer, focusing on the story of Daniel who prayed fervently despite facing opposition and the threat of the lion's den. It highlights the |
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(Dangers in the Way Series): Dangers of Idleness and Busyness by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the dangers that Christians may encounter on their spiritual journey. The speaker emphasizes the importance of walking circumspectly and not b |
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(Montana) Daniel by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of prayer and thanksgiving in the life of a believer. He highlights the example of Daniel, who prayed and gave thanks to God t |
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Quiet Time by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being filled with the word of God and maintaining a life of victory. He encourages the audience to avoid seeking other way |
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Little Sins by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon, in his sermon 'Little Sins', emphasizes the deceptive nature of seemingly minor sins, arguing that they can lead to greater transgressions and ultimately spiritual r |
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Daniel 5-6 by Chuck Smith | This sermon delves into the stories of Daniel in chapters 4 and 5, highlighting the rise and fall of King Nebuchadnezzar's descendants, the opulence of Babylon, King Belshazzar's a |