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Genesis 8:3

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the waters returned from off the earth continually: and after the end of the hundred and fifty days the waters were abated.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The flood waters kept going down and flowing away from the earth. After 150 days, the water levels had dropped significantly.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how the great flood waters gradually receded from the earth over a period of 150 days.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of the Noah's ark narrative, describing the aftermath of the great flood that God sent to judge the earth's wickedness. The 150 days mentioned here represents the period when the waters began to subside after covering the entire earth. This was a pivotal moment in human history according to Genesis, as it marked the beginning of God's preservation of Noah's family and the animals to restart life on earth.

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