Genesis 7:17

And the flood was forty days upon the earth; and the waters increased, and bare up the ark, and it was lift up above the earth.

King James Version
View Chapter

Other Translations for Genesis 7:17

BSB
For forty days the flood kept coming on the earth, and the waters rose and lifted the ark high above the earth.
AKJV
And the flood was forty days on the earth; and the waters increased, and bore up the ark, and it was lift up above the earth.
CPDV
And the great flood occurred for forty days upon the earth. And the waters were increased, and they lifted the ark high above the land.
ERV
And the flood was forty days upon the earth; and the waters increased, and bare up the ark, and it was lift up above the earth.
NHEB
The flood was forty days on the earth. The waters increased, and lifted up the vessel, and it was lifted up above the earth.
SMT
And the flood shall be forty days upon the earth, and the waters shall multiply, and shall take up the ark, and it shall be lifted up from above the earth.

Commentary for Genesis 7:17

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 7:17
Summary
Rising waters elevate vessel above ground level
Event
Ark floats as waters rise
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Narrative