At the end of forty days, Noah opened the window of the ship which he had made,
Parallel translations
- KJV And it came to pass at the end of forty days, that Noah opened the window of the ark which he had made:
- BSB After forty days Noah opened the window he had made in the ark
- NKJV So it came to pass, at the end of forty days, that Noah opened the window of the ark which he had made.
- NASB Then it came about at the end of forty days, that Noah opened the window of the ark which he had made;
- NLT After another forty days, Noah opened the window he had made in the boat
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Quick answer
After forty days Noah opened the window of the ark. He begins to test whether the earth is ready.
Overview
Noah's patient waiting and careful action show a faith that trusts God's timing rather than rushing ahead. Opening the window begins his investigation of the receding waters. His prudent, faithful conduct models trust in God combined with responsible action.
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Cross-references · 2
- Gen 6:16You shall make a roof in the ship, and you shall finish it to a cubit upward. You shall set the door of the ship in its side. You shall make it with lower, second, and third levels.
- Dan 6:10When Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house (now his windows were open in his room toward Jerusalem) and he kneeled on his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did before.
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