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Genesis 08 General Notes
Structure and formatting
Some translations prefer to set apart extended quotations, prayers or songs. The ULB and many other English translations indent the lines of 8:22, which is the poetic part of the quotation.
Special concepts in this chapter
Flood waters
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.
The mountains of Ararat
It is unclear where Ararat was located. Many people believe it is located in the modern country of Turkey.