Genesis 8:7
“And he sent forth a raven, which went forth to and fro, until the waters were dried up from off the earth.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he sent forth a raven,.... That by it he might make his observation, how high or low the waters were upon the earth;…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 8:1-14
- The Land Was Dried 1. שׁכך shākak “stoop, assuage.” 3. חסר chāsar “want, fail, be abated.” 4. אררט 'ărārāṭ,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He sent forth a raven, which went forth to and fro - It is generally supposed that the raven flew off, and was seen no…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 8:6-12
We have here an account of the spies which Noah sent forth to bring him intelligence from abroad, a raven and a dove.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
a raven The Heb. and LXX give the definite article, "the raven," which some have explained as the only male raven in the…
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