Genesis 7:18

And the waters prevailed, and were increased greatly upon the earth; and the ark went upon the face of the waters.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 7:18

BSB

So the waters continued to surge and rise greatly on the earth, and the ark floated on the surface of the waters.

AKJV

And the waters prevailed, and were increased greatly on the earth; and the ark went on the face of the waters.

CPDV

For they overflowed greatly, and they filled everything on the surface of the earth. And then the ark was carried across the waters.

ERV

And the waters prevailed, and increased greatly upon the earth; and the ark went upon the face of the waters.

NHEB

The waters prevailed, and increased greatly on the earth; and the vessel floated on the surface of the waters.

SMT

And the waters shall prevail and shall multiply exceedingly upon the earth: and the ark shall go upon the face of the waters.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 7:18

AndthewatersH4325Noun Masculine prevailedH1396VerbandwereincreasedH7235Verb greatlyH3966upontheearthH776Noun FeminineandthearkH8392Noun Feminine wentH3212VerbuponthefaceH6440Noun MasculineofthewatersH4325Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 7:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 7:18

Summary

Expanding floodwaters carry vessel across submerged landscape

Event

Ark drifts on expanding waters

Estimated Time Period

Pre-history