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# Genesis 8 General Notes
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### Structure and formatting
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Some translations set poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to show that it is poetry. The ULB does this with the poetry in 8:22, which is part of what Yahweh was telling Noah.
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### Special concepts in this chapter
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#### Flood waters
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The waters receded after this great flood. Because there was so much water, and it came from God, it is described in a unique way.
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#### The mountains of Ararat
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It is unclear where Ararat was located. Many people believe it is located in the modern country of Turkey.
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## Links:
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* __[Genesis 8 1 Notes](./01.md)__
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