Genesis 8:6

¶ And it came to passe at the end of forty dayes, that Noah opened the window of the Arke which he had made.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Then it came about at the end of forty days, that Noah opened the window of the ark which he had made;
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And it came to pass at the end of forty days, that Noah opened the window of the ark which he had made:
- American Standard Version (1901)

Then, after forty days, through the open window of the ark which he had made,
- Basic English Bible

And it came to pass at the end of forty days that Noah opened the window of the ark which he had made.
- Darby Bible

And it came to pass at the end of forty days, that Noah opened the window of the ark which he had made:
- Webster's Bible

It happened at the end of forty days, that Noah opened the window of the ship which he had made,
- World English Bible

And it cometh to pass, at the end of forty days, that Noah openeth the window of the ark which he made,
- Youngs Literal Bible

And it came to pass at the end of forty days, that Noah opened the window of the ark which he had made.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Genesis 8:6

8:4 And the ark rested - upon the mountains of Ararat - Or, Armenia, whether it was directed, not by Noah's prudence, but the wise providence of God.

8:5 The tops of the mountains were seen - Like little islands appearing above water. They felt ground above forty days before they saw it, according to Dr. Lightfoots's computation, whence he infers that if the waters decreased proportionably, the ark drew eleven cubits in water.

8:7 Noah sent forth a raven through the window of the ark, which went forth, as the Hebrew phrase is, going forth and returning, that is, flying about, but returning to the ark for rest; probably not in it, but upon it. This gave Noah little satisfaction: therefore,

8:8 He sent forth a dove - Which returned the first time with no good news, but probably wet and dirty; but the second time she brought an olive leaf in her bill, which appeared to be fresh plucked off; a plain indication that now the trees began to appear above water. Note here, that Noah set forth the dove the second time, seven days after the first time, and the third time was after seven days too: and probably the first sending of her out was seven days after the sending forth of the raven. The olive branch is an emblem of peace.