Matthew Poole and continuators on Genesis 8:9
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Genesis8:9
9. But the Dove found no rest for the sole of her foot , and she returned unto him into the Ark: For the Waters were on the face of the whole Earth. Then he put forth his hand, and took her , and pulled her in unto him into the Ark.
Because the tops of the Hills which then appeared, were either muddy, and dirty: Or unobserved by the Dove, as not soaring so high: Whence the Doves are emphatically called the Dovis of the Vallies, Ezek. 7. 16.
Her former acquaintance with Noah, and her present necessity making her more tractable.
Marginal references: Heb. caused her to come.
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