Genesis 7:20

“Fifteene cubits vpward, did the waters preuaile; and the mountaines were couered.”

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Other Translations for Genesis 7:20

Fifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered.
- King James Version

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

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

Commentary for Genesis 7:20

Wesley's Notes for Genesis 7:20

7:20 The mountains were covered - Therefore there were mountains before the flood.


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