Genesis 7:19

The waters rose greatly on the earth so that all the high mountains that were under the entire sky were covered.

Unlocked Literal Bible

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

18The waters completely covered over the earth, and the ark floated upon the surface of the water.

20The waters rose fifteen cubits above the tops of the mountains.

Read all of Genesis 7

Cross References

Psalms 46:2Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, 1 though the mountains should be shaken into the heart of the seas, 1

Jeremiah 3:23Surely lies come from the hills, a confusing noise from the mountains; 1 surely Yahweh our God is the salvation of Israel. 1

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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Genesis 7:19