Genesis 2:6

But there went up a mist from the earth, and watered the whole face of the ground.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 2:6

BSB
But springs welled up from the earth and watered the whole surface of the ground.
AKJV
But there went up a mist from the earth, and watered the whole face of the ground.
CPDV
But a fountain ascended from the earth, irrigating the entire surface of the land.
ERV
but there went up a mist from the earth, and watered the whole face of the ground.
NHEB
but springs came up from the earth and watered the whole surface of the ground.
SMT
And a vapor shall go up from the earth and it watered all the face of the earth.

Commentary for Genesis 2:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 2:6
Summary
Vapor rises from surface to irrigate the landscape
Place
Earth
Event
Water cycle initiates growth
Estimated Time Period
Day 3
Category
Creation