Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They rose greatly on the earth, and all the high mountains under the entire heavens were covered. New Living Translation Finally, the water covered even the highest mountains on the earth, English Standard Version And the waters prevailed so mightily on the earth that all the high mountains under the whole heaven were covered. Berean Standard Bible Finally, the waters completely prevailed upon the earth, so that all the high mountains under all the heavens were covered. King James Bible And the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; and all the high hills, that were under the whole heaven, were covered. New King James Version And the waters prevailed exceedingly on the earth, and all the high hills under the whole heaven were covered. New American Standard Bible And the water prevailed more and more upon the earth, so that all the high mountains everywhere under the heavens were covered. NASB 1995 The water prevailed more and more upon the earth, so that all the high mountains everywhere under the heavens were covered. NASB 1977 And the water prevailed more and more upon the earth, so that all the high mountains everywhere under the heavens were covered. Legacy Standard Bible And the water prevailed more and more upon the earth, so that all the high mountains under all the heavens were covered. Amplified Bible The waters prevailed so greatly and were so mighty and overwhelming on the earth, so that all the high mountains everywhere under the heavens were covered. Christian Standard Bible Then the water surged even higher on the earth, and all the high mountains under the whole sky were covered. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the waters surged even higher on the earth, and all the high mountains under the whole sky were covered. American Standard Version And the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; and all the high mountains that were under the whole heaven were covered. English Revised Version And the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; and all the high mountains that were under the whole heaven were covered. GOD'S WORD® Translation The water rose very high above the earth. It covered all the high mountains everywhere under the sky. Good News Translation It became so deep that it covered the highest mountains; International Standard Version The flood water surged even higher throughout the earth, until all the highest mountains under the sky were covered. Majority Standard Bible Finally, the waters completely prevailed upon the earth, so that all the high mountains under all the heavens were covered. NET Bible The waters completely inundated the earth so that even all the high mountains under the entire sky were covered. New Heart English Bible And the waters rose very high on the earth. And all the high mountains that were under the whole sky were covered. Webster's Bible Translation And the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; and all the high hills that were under the whole heaven were covered. World English Bible The waters rose very high on the earth. All the high mountains that were under the whole sky were covered. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the waters have been very, very mighty on the earth, and all the high mountains are covered which [are] under the whole heavens; Young's Literal Translation And the waters have been very very mighty on the earth, and covered are all the high mountains which are under the whole heavens; Smith's Literal Translation And the waters prevailed exceedingly exceedingly upon the earth: and all the high mountains which are underneath all the heavens shall be covered. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the waters prevailed beyond measure upon the earth: and all the high mountains under the whole heaven were covered. Catholic Public Domain Version And the waters prevailed beyond measure across the earth. And all the lofty mountains under the whole heaven were covered. New American Bible Higher and higher on the earth the waters swelled, until all the highest mountains under the heavens were submerged. New Revised Standard Version The waters swelled so mightily on the earth that all the high mountains under the whole heaven were covered; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; so that all the high mountains under the whole heaven were covered. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the waters prevailed greatly on the Earth and all the high mountains were covered under all of Heaven. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; and all the high mountains that were under the whole heaven were covered. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the water prevailed exceedingly upon the earth, and covered all the high mountains which were under heaven. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Duration of the Flood…18So the waters continued to surge and rise greatly on the earth, and the ark floated on the surface of the waters. 19Finally, the waters completely inundated the earth, so that all the high mountains under all the heavens were covered. 20The waters rose and covered the mountaintops to a depth of fifteen cubits.… Cross References Genesis 1:6-7 And God said, “Let there be an expanse between the waters, to separate the waters from the waters.” / So God made the expanse and separated the waters beneath it from the waters above. And it was so. Genesis 6:17 And behold, I will bring floodwaters upon the earth to destroy every creature under the heavens that has the breath of life. Everything on the earth will perish. Genesis 8:5 And the waters continued to recede until the tenth month, and on the first day of the tenth month the tops of the mountains became visible. Job 12:15 If He holds back the waters, they dry up, and if He releases them, they overwhelm the land. Psalm 104:6-9 You covered it with the deep like a garment; the waters stood above the mountains. / At Your rebuke the waters fled; at the sound of Your thunder they hurried away— / the mountains rose and the valleys sank to the place You assigned for them— ... Isaiah 54:9 “For to Me this is like the days of Noah, when I swore that the waters of Noah would never again cover the earth. So I have sworn that I will not be angry with you or rebuke you. 2 Peter 3:6 through which the world of that time perished in the flood. Matthew 24:38-39 For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark. / And they were oblivious until the flood came and swept them all away. So will it be at the coming of the Son of Man. Luke 17:26-27 Just as it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of Man: / People were eating and drinking, marrying and being given in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came and destroyed them all. Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. 1 Peter 3:20 who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In the ark a few people, only eight souls, were saved through water. 2 Peter 2:5 if He did not spare the ancient world when He brought the flood on its ungodly people, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, among the eight; Job 38:8-11 Who enclosed the sea behind doors when it burst forth from the womb, / when I made the clouds its garment and thick darkness its blanket, / when I fixed its boundaries and set in place its bars and doors, ... Psalm 29:10 The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD is enthroned as King forever. Isaiah 11:9 They will neither harm nor destroy on all My holy mountain, for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the sea is full of water. Treasury of Scripture And the waters prevailed exceedingly on the earth; and all the high hills, that were under the whole heaven, were covered. and all the high hills. Job 12:15 Behold, he withholdeth the waters, and they dry up: also he sendeth them out, and they overturn the earth. Psalm 46:2,3 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; … Psalm 104:6-9 Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a garment: the waters stood above the mountains… Jump to Previous Covered Earth Entire Everywhere Exceedingly Greatly Heaven Heavens High Hills Mightily Mighty Mountains Overcame Prevailed Rose Sky Water Waters WholeJump to Next Covered Earth Entire Everywhere Exceedingly Greatly Heaven Heavens High Hills Mightily Mighty Mountains Overcame Prevailed Rose Sky Water Waters WholeGenesis 7 1. Noah, his family and the living creatures enter the ark.6. The flood begins. 17. The increase of the flood for forty days. 21. All flesh is destroyed by it. 24. Its duration of 150 days. Finally, the waters completely prevailed upon the earth This phrase indicates the culmination of the flood's power, emphasizing the totality of the deluge. The word "prevailed" suggests dominance and overwhelming force, reflecting the judgment of God upon a sinful world. This event is a pivotal moment in biblical history, marking a divine reset of creation. The flood narrative parallels the creation account, where the Spirit of God moved over the waters, symbolizing both destruction and the potential for new beginnings. The floodwaters covering the earth can be seen as a type of baptism, symbolizing cleansing and renewal, prefiguring Christian baptism. so that all the high mountains under all the heavens were covered Persons / Places / Events 1. NoahA righteous man chosen by God to survive the flood and preserve life on earth. He built the ark as instructed by God. 2. The Flood A cataclysmic event sent by God to cleanse the earth of its widespread wickedness, sparing only Noah, his family, and the animals on the ark. 3. The Ark A large vessel constructed by Noah to save his family and pairs of every kind of animal from the floodwaters. 4. The Mountains The high places on earth that were submerged under the floodwaters, signifying the totality of the flood's coverage. 5. God The sovereign Creator who judged the earth's wickedness with the flood but also provided a means of salvation through Noah. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and JudgmentThe flood demonstrates God's authority over creation and His right to judge sin. It serves as a reminder of the seriousness of sin and the reality of divine judgment. God's Provision and Salvation Despite the judgment, God provided a way of salvation through the ark. This prefigures the ultimate salvation offered through Jesus Christ. The Totality of God's Judgment The covering of all high mountains signifies the completeness of God's judgment. It serves as a warning of the thoroughness of God's future judgment. Faith and Obedience Noah's faith and obedience in building the ark despite the lack of visible evidence of the coming flood is a model for believers to trust and obey God even when His plans are not fully understood. Preparedness for Christ's Return Just as the flood came unexpectedly, believers are called to live in readiness for Christ's return, maintaining faithfulness and righteousness. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Finally, the watersוְהַמַּ֗יִם (wə·ham·ma·yim) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen completely מְאֹ֥ד (mə·’ōḏ) Adverb Strong's 3966: Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily inundated גָּֽבְר֛וּ (gā·ḇə·rū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1396: To be strong, to prevail, act insolently the earth, הָאָ֑רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land so that all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the high הַגְּבֹהִ֔ים (hag·gə·ḇō·hîm) Article | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 1364: Elevated, powerful, arrogant mountains הֶֽהָרִים֙ (he·hā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country under תַּ֖חַת (ta·ḥaṯ) Preposition Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the heavens הַשָּׁמָֽיִם׃ (haš·šā·mā·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky were covered. וַיְכֻסּ֗וּ (way·ḵus·sū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Pual - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3680: To plump, fill up hollows, to cover Links Genesis 7:19 NIVGenesis 7:19 NLT Genesis 7:19 ESV Genesis 7:19 NASB Genesis 7:19 KJV Genesis 7:19 BibleApps.com Genesis 7:19 Biblia Paralela Genesis 7:19 Chinese Bible Genesis 7:19 French Bible Genesis 7:19 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 7:19 The waters prevailed exceedingly on the earth (Gen. 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