Why Noah Sent the Dove Out Twice and It Never Returned

The Midrash of Philo 12:1

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

Why, in the third place, after seven other days, did he again send forth the dove, which did not again return to him? (Genesis 8:12).

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Creation Adam Eve Noah Humor Torah

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