Genesis 7:19

And the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth, and all the high mountains that were under the whole heaven were covered,

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

And the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; and all the high hills, that were under the whole heaven, were covered.

In Context

18And the waters prevailed, and increased greatly upon the earth, and the ark went upon the face of the waters.

20fifteen cubits upward. The waters prevailed, and the mountains were covered.

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Cross References

Psalms 46:2Therefore we will not fear, though the earth changes, and though the mountains are shaken into the heart of the seas,

Jeremiah 3:23Truly [it is] in vain from the heights, the multitude on the mountains. Truly in LORD our God is the salvation of Israel.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 7:18-21

17 And the flood was forty days upon the earth; and the waters increased, and bare up the ark, and it was lift up above the earth. 18 And the waters prevailed, and were increased greatly upon the earth; and the ark went upon the face of the waters. 19 And the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; and all the high hills, that were under the whole heaven, were covered. 20 Fifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered. We are here told, I. How long the flood was increasing— forty… Read the whole commentary →

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