Genesis 8:13 Meaning and Explanation
“And it came to pass in the six hundredth and first year, in the first month, the first day of the month, the waters were dried up from off the earth: and Noah removed the covering of the ark, and looked, and, behold, the face of the ground was dry.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →A year after the flood began, the waters are dried up and Noah sees dry land for himself.
The Context of Genesis 8:13
The flood's end is marked precisely one year from its beginning.
What Does Genesis 8:13 Mean?
The waters were fully dried on the first day of the first month in Noah's 601st year—marking exactly one year since the flood's beginning. This precise dating emphasizes the completeness and definitiveness of the transition from flood to dryness.
Noah's removal of the ark's covering and his own observation of the dry ground complete the journey. He sees with his own eyes what his scouts have reported, and the vision confirms that the judgment is finished and the new world awaits.
Frequently Asked Questions About Genesis 8:13
What does Genesis 8:13 mean?
A year after the flood began, the waters are dried up and Noah sees dry land for himself.
What is the context of Genesis 8:13?
The flood's end is marked precisely one year from its beginning.