Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version 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. New Living Translation Two and a half months later, as the waters continued to go down, other mountain peaks became visible. English Standard Version And the waters continued to abate until the tenth month; in the tenth month, on the first day of the month, the tops of the mountains were seen. Berean Standard Bible And 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. King James Bible 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. New King James Version And the waters decreased continually until the tenth month. In the tenth month, on the first day of the month, the tops of the mountains were seen. New American Standard Bible And the water decreased steadily until the tenth month; in the tenth month, on the first day of the month, the tops of the mountains became visible. NASB 1995 The water decreased steadily until the tenth month; in the tenth month, on the first day of the month, the tops of the mountains became visible. NASB 1977 And the water decreased steadily until the tenth month; in the tenth month, on the first day of the month, the tops of the mountains became visible. Legacy Standard Bible Now the water decreased steadily until the tenth month; in the tenth month, on the first day of the month, the tops of the mountains appeared. Amplified Bible The waters continued to decrease until the tenth month; on the first day of the tenth month the tops of the mountains were seen. Christian Standard Bible The water continued to recede until the tenth month; in the tenth month, on the first day of the month, the tops of the mountains were visible. Holman Christian Standard Bible The waters continued to recede until the tenth month; in the tenth month, on the first day of the month, the tops of the mountains were visible. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version The water kept going down, and the mountain tops could be seen on the first day of the tenth month. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation The water kept decreasing until the tenth month. On the first day of the tenth month, the tops of the mountains appeared. Good News Translation The water kept going down, and on the first day of the tenth month the tops of the mountains appeared. International Standard Version The flood water continued to recede until the tenth month, when, on the first of that month, the tops of the mountains could be seen. Majority Standard Bible And 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. NET Bible The waters kept on receding until the tenth month. On the first day of the tenth month, the tops of the mountains became visible. New Heart English Bible The waters receded continually to the tenth month. In the tenth month, on the first day of the month, the tops of the mountains became visible. Webster's Bible Translation And the waters decreased continually, till the tenth month: in the tenth month, on the first day of the month, were the tops of the mountains seen. World English Bible The waters receded continually until the tenth month. In the tenth month, on the first day of the month, the tops of the mountains were visible. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the waters have been going and decreasing until the tenth month; in the tenth [month], on the first of the month, the heads of the mountains appeared. Young's Literal Translation and the waters have been going and becoming lacking till the tenth month; in the tenth month, on the first of the month, appeared the heads of the mountains. Smith's Literal Translation And the waters were going and diminishing until the tenth month: in the tenth, in the one of the month, the heads of the mountains were seen. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the waters were going and decreasing until the tenth month: for in the tenth month, the first day of the month, the tops of the mountains appeared. Catholic Public Domain Version Yet in truth, the waters were departing and decreasing until the tenth month. For in the tenth month, on the first day of the month, the tips of the mountains appeared. New American Bible The waters continued to diminish until the tenth month, and on the first day of the tenth month the tops of the mountains appeared. New Revised Standard Version The waters continued to abate until the tenth month; in the tenth month, on the first day of the month, the tops of the mountains appeared. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the waters decreased gradually until the tenth month; on the first day of the tenth month, the tops of the mountains were seen. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the waters were going and they were decreasing until the tenth month, in the first of the tenth month, the tops of the mountains appeared. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation And in the tenth month, on the first day of the month, the heads of the mountains were seen. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Ark Rests on Ararat…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. Cross References Genesis 7:20-24 The waters rose and covered the mountaintops to a depth of fifteen cubits. / And every living thing that moved upon the earth perished—birds, livestock, animals, every creature that swarms upon the earth, and all mankind. / Of all that was on dry land, everything that had the breath of life in its nostrils died. ... Genesis 9:13-15 I have set My rainbow in the clouds, and it will be a sign of the covenant between Me and the earth. / Whenever I form clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, / I will remember My covenant between Me and you and every living creature of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life. Genesis 1:9-10 And God said, “Let the waters under the sky be gathered into one place, so that the dry land may appear.” And it was so. / God called the dry land “earth,” and the gathering of waters He called “seas.” And God saw that it was good. Genesis 6:17-18 And behold, I will bring floodwaters upon the earth to destroy every creature under the heavens that has the breath of life. Everything on the earth will perish. / But I will establish My covenant with you, and you will enter the ark—you and your sons and your wife and your sons’ wives with you. Genesis 7:11-12 In the six hundredth year of Noah’s life, on the seventeenth day of the second month, all the fountains of the great deep burst forth, and the floodgates of the heavens were opened. / And the rain fell upon the earth for forty days and forty nights. Genesis 7:17-19 For forty days the flood kept coming on the earth, and the waters rose and lifted the ark high above the earth. / So the waters continued to surge and rise greatly on the earth, and the ark floated on the surface of the waters. / Finally, the waters completely prevailed upon the earth, so that all the high mountains under all the heavens were covered. Exodus 14:21-22 Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left. Psalm 104:6-9 You covered it with the deep like a garment; the waters stood above the mountains. / At Your rebuke the waters fled; at the sound of Your thunder they hurried away— / the mountains rose and the valleys sank to the place You assigned for them— ... Isaiah 54:9 “For to Me this is like the days of Noah, when I swore that the waters of Noah would never again cover the earth. So I have sworn that I will not be angry with you or rebuke you. Matthew 24:37-39 As it was in the days of Noah, so will it be at the coming of the Son of Man. / For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark. / And they were oblivious until the flood came and swept them all away. So will it be at the coming of the Son of Man. Luke 17:26-27 Just as it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of Man: / People were eating and drinking, marrying and being given in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came and destroyed them all. Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. 1 Peter 3:20 who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In the ark a few people, only eight souls, were saved through water. 2 Peter 2:5 if He did not spare the ancient world when He brought the flood on its ungodly people, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, among the eight; 2 Peter 3:6 through which the world of that time perished in the flood. Treasury of Scripture 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. decreased continually. Genesis 7:11 In the six hundredth year of Noah's life, in the second month, the seventeenth day of the month, the same day were all the fountains of the great deep broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened. Jump to Previous Abate Appeared Continually Continued Decreased Falling First Heads Lacking Month Mountains Recede Receded Steadily Tenth Tops Visible Water WatersJump to Next Abate Appeared Continually Continued Decreased Falling First Heads Lacking Month Mountains Recede Receded Steadily Tenth Tops Visible Water WatersGenesis 8 1. God remembers Noah and calms the waters.4. The ark rests on Ararat. 6. Noah sends forth a raven and then a dove. 13. Noah, being commanded, goes forth from the ark. 20. He builds an altar, and offers sacrifices, 21. which God accepts, and promises to curse the earth no more. And the waters continued to recede This phrase indicates the gradual process of the floodwaters diminishing after the great deluge. The receding waters symbolize God's mercy and the restoration of the earth. The flood narrative is often seen as a type of baptism, representing cleansing and renewal. The receding waters also reflect God's covenant faithfulness, as He promised to preserve Noah and his family. This process of receding can be compared to the spiritual journey of sanctification, where believers gradually grow in holiness. until the tenth month and on the first day of the tenth month the tops of the mountains became visible Persons / Places / Events 1. NoahThe central human figure in the flood account, chosen by God for his righteousness to preserve life on earth. 2. The Ark The vessel built by Noah under God's instructions to save his family and pairs of every living creature from the flood. 3. The Flood A divine judgment upon the earth due to widespread wickedness, resulting in the destruction of all life except those preserved in the ark. 4. Mountains of Ararat The location where the ark came to rest as the floodwaters receded, traditionally identified with a region in modern-day Turkey. 5. The Waters Symbolic of both judgment and cleansing, the receding waters mark the beginning of a new era for humanity and creation. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and TimingThe receding waters remind us of God's control over creation and His perfect timing in the unfolding of His plans. New Beginnings As the tops of the mountains became visible, it signified hope and a new beginning for Noah and his family, encouraging us to trust in God's renewal in our lives. Faith and Patience Noah's experience teaches us the importance of faith and patience as we wait for God's promises to unfold, even when circumstances seem overwhelming. Judgment and Mercy The flood account balances themes of judgment with mercy, reminding us of the seriousness of sin and the grace available through repentance. Symbolism of Water Water in the Bible often symbolizes both destruction and purification, encouraging us to reflect on the cleansing power of God's word and Spirit in our lives.(5) Seen.--See Note on Genesis 8:4.Verse 5. - And the waters decreased continually - literally, were going and decreasing - until the tenth month: in the tenth month, on the first day of the month, - chodesh, a lunar month, beginning at the new moon, from chadash, to be new; νεομηνία, LXX. (cf. Exodus 13:5). Chodesh yamim, the period of a month (cf. Genesis 29:14; Numbers 11:20, 21) - were the tops of the mountains seen. "Became distinctly visible" (Tayler Lewis, who thinks they may have previously projected above the waters). Apparuerunt cacumina montium (Vulgate). The waters had now been subsiding ten weeks, and as the height of the water above the highest hills was probably determined by the draught of the ark, we may naturally reason that the subsidence which had taken place since the seventeenth day of the seventh month was not less than three hundred and fifteen inches, at twenty-one inches to the cubit, or about four and one-third inches a day. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And the watersוְהַמַּ֗יִם (wə·ham·ma·yim) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen continued הָל֣וֹךְ (hā·lō·wḵ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk to recede וְחָס֔וֹר (wə·ḥā·sō·wr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 2637: To lack, need, be lacking, decrease until עַ֖ד (‘aḏ) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while the tenth הָֽעֲשִׂירִ֑י (hā·‘ă·śî·rî) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular Strong's 6224: Tenth, tenth month, part month, הַחֹ֣דֶשׁ (ha·ḥō·ḏeš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2320: The new moon, a month [and] on the first בְּאֶחָ֣ד (bə·’e·ḥāḏ) Preposition-b | Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first day לַחֹ֔דֶשׁ (la·ḥō·ḏeš) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2320: The new moon, a month of the tenth month, בָּֽעֲשִׂירִי֙ (bā·‘ă·śî·rî) Preposition-b, Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular Strong's 6224: Tenth, tenth month, part the tops רָאשֵׁ֥י (rā·šê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 7218: The head of the mountains הֶֽהָרִֽים׃ (he·hā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country became visible. נִרְא֖וּ (nir·’ū) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7200: To see Links Genesis 8:5 NIVGenesis 8:5 NLT Genesis 8:5 ESV Genesis 8:5 NASB Genesis 8:5 KJV Genesis 8:5 BibleApps.com Genesis 8:5 Biblia Paralela Genesis 8:5 Chinese Bible Genesis 8:5 French Bible Genesis 8:5 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 8:5 The waters receded continually until the tenth (Gen. 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