Genesis 8 Flashcards
What did God remember in the passage?
Noah, every living thing, and all the cattle that was with him in the ark
This signifies God’s awareness and concern for His creation.
What natural phenomenon occurred after God remembered Noah?
A wind passed over the earth, and the waters assuaged
This indicates a divine intervention to reduce the flood waters.
How long did it take for the waters to abate after the flood?
One hundred and fifty days
This duration marks the time it took for the floodwaters to significantly decrease.
Where did the ark rest after the flood?
On the mountains of Ararat
This location is often associated with the end of the flood narrative in Genesis.
What did Noah do after forty days of waiting?
He opened the window of the ark and sent forth a raven
The raven was sent to check if the waters had dried up.
What did the dove bring back to Noah after being sent out?
An olive leaf plucked off
This signified that the waters had receded enough for vegetation to grow.
What did God command Noah to do after the floodwaters dried up?
Go forth of the ark with his family and every living thing
This command emphasizes the importance of repopulating the earth.
What kind of offerings did Noah make after exiting the ark?
Burnt offerings of every clean beast and clean fowl
This act was a form of worship and gratitude to God.
What promise did God make after smelling Noah’s offerings?
I will not again curse the ground for man’s sake
This indicates a covenantal relationship between God and humanity.
Fill in the blank: While the earth remaineth, _______ and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.
seedtime
This reflects God’s assurance of the continuity of natural cycles.
What was the condition of the earth when Noah looked after removing the ark’s covering?
The face of the ground was dry
This marked the end of the flood and the beginning of a new phase for humanity.
True or False: The dove sent out by Noah returned with no sign of life.
False
The dove returned with an olive leaf, indicating the presence of dry land.
