Genesis 7:20

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

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

Fifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered.

In Context

19And the water prevailed exceedingly upon the earth, and covered all the high mountains which were under heaven.

21And there died all flesh that moved upon the earth, of flying creatures and cattle, and of wild beasts, and every reptile moving upon the earth, and every man.

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Cross References

Genesis 6:15And thus shalt thou make the ark; three hundred cubits the length of the ark, and fifty cubits the breadth, and thirty cubits the height of it.

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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