Genesis 7:20
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Fifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Genesis 7:20
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The water prevailed fifteen cubits higher, and the mountains were covered.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Fifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The waters went fifteen cubits higher, till all the mountains were covered.
- Basic English Bible
Fifteen cubits upward the waters prevailed; and the mountains were covered.
- Darby Bible
The water was fifteen cubits higher than the mountains which it covered.
- Douay Rheims Bible
Fifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail: and the mountains were covered.
- Webster's Bible
The waters prevailed fifteen cubits upward, and the mountains were covered.
- World English Bible
fifteen cubits upwards have the waters become mighty, and the mountains are covered;
- Youngs Literal Bible
Fifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Genesis 7:20
7:20 The mountains were covered - Therefore there were mountains before the flood.
anandpaul's comment on 2013-02-11 22:23:58:
I am really privileged to study this chapter.
Bruce's comment on 2013-02-07 19:03:37:
The flood was global, but did not rise up over the mountains, such as Everest. The Garden of Eden, Adam down to Noah did not take place in the Middle East, but that is where the Ark rested. Noah and his sons named the new places after the old.
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