Before the Flood, Jehovah stated: "In just seven days, I will make it rain on the earth for 40 days and 40 nights."
Ngokwesibonelo, ngaphambi kobana kufike umthwalela uJehova wathi: "Emalangeni alikhomba kusukela nje, ngizokuthumela izulu ephasini elizakuna amalanga amatjhumi amane, imini nobusuku."