Genesis 7:19

And the water prevailed exceedingly upon the earth, and covered all the high mountains which were under heaven.

Updated Brenton Septuagint

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 water prevailed and abounded exceedingly upon the earth, and the ark was borne upon the water.

20Fifteen cubits upward was the water raised, and it covered all the high mountains.

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Cross References

Psalms 46:2Clap your hands, all ye nations; 1 Shout to God with a voice of exultation. 1

Jeremiah 3:23Truly the hills and the strength of the mountains were a lying refuge: but by 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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