Genesis 7:19

And the waters prevailed exceedingly on the earth; and all the high mountains that are under all the heavens were covered.

Darby Translation

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 on the earth; and the ark went on 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 will we not fear though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the heart of the seas;

Jeremiah 3:23Truly in vain [is salvation looked for] from the hills, [and] the multitude of mountains; truly in Jehovah 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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