Genesis 7:19

And the waters overcame everything on the earth; and all the mountains under heaven were covered.

Bible in Basic English

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 overcame everything and were increased greatly on the earth, and the ark was resting on the face of the waters.

20The waters went fifteen cubits higher, till all the mountains were covered.

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Cross References

Psalms 46:2\46:1\God is our harbour and our strength, a very present help in trouble.

Jeremiah 3:23Truly, the hills, and the noise of an army on the mountains, are a false hope: truly, in the 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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