Genesis 7:19
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 Version
And 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 Bible
And 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 Bible
And 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 1917
And 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…

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Genesis 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.














And the waters prevailed
The Hebrew word for "prevailed" is "גָּבַר" (gabar), which conveys the idea of being strong, mighty, or powerful. This word choice emphasizes the overwhelming force and dominance of the floodwaters. In a spiritual sense, this can be seen as a demonstration of God's sovereign power over creation. The waters did not just rise; they prevailed, indicating a divine purpose and control in the unfolding of these events.

so greatly upon the earth
The phrase "so greatly" underscores the extent and magnitude of the flood. The Hebrew word "מְאֹד" (me'od) is used here, which can mean exceedingly or very much. This emphasizes the totality and completeness of the flood's impact on the earth. It serves as a reminder of the seriousness of sin and the lengths to which God will go to cleanse and renew His creation.

that all the high mountains
The mention of "all the high mountains" signifies the universality of the flood. The Hebrew word for mountains, "הָרִים" (harim), indicates not just hills but the highest elevations known to the ancient world. This detail highlights the thoroughness of God's judgment, as even the most elevated and seemingly secure places were not spared. It serves as a metaphor for the inescapability of divine judgment.

under all the heavens
This phrase, "under all the heavens," uses the Hebrew "תַּחַת כָּל הַשָּׁמָיִם" (tachat kol hashamayim), which means beneath the entire sky. It reinforces the idea that the flood was a global event, affecting every part of the earth. This universality is a key point in understanding the narrative as it speaks to the comprehensive nature of God's judgment and the need for a new beginning for humanity.

were covered
The Hebrew word "כָּסָה" (kasah) means to cover or conceal. This word choice indicates that the waters completely enveloped the mountains, leaving no part visible. It symbolizes the totality of God's judgment and the complete eradication of the old, sinful world. In a broader theological context, it points to the necessity of a fresh start and the hope of redemption and renewal that follows judgment.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Finally, the waters
וְהַמַּ֗יִם (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


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