Genesis 7:19

And the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; and all the high hills, that were under the whole heaven, were covered.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 7:19

BSB

Finally, the waters completely inundated the earth, so that all the high mountains under all the heavens were covered.

AKJV

And the waters prevailed exceedingly on the earth; and all the high hills, that were under the whole heaven, were covered.

CPDV

And the waters prevailed beyond measure across the earth. And all the lofty mountains under the whole heaven were covered.

ERV

And the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; and all the high mountains that were under the whole heaven were covered.

NHEB

And the waters rose very high on the earth. And all the high mountains that were under the whole sky were covered.

SMT

And the waters prevailed exceedingly exceedingly upon the earth: and all the high mountains which are underneath all the heavens shall be covered.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 7:19

AndthewatersH4325Noun Masculine prevailedH1396Verb exceedinglyH3966 uponH3966theearthH776Noun FeminineandallthehighH1364Adjective hillsH2022Noun MasculinethatwereunderH8478Noun MasculinethewholeheavenH8064Noun MasculinewerecoveredH3680Verb

Commentary for Genesis 7:19

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

Overview of Genesis 7:19

Summary

Floodwaters submerge all elevated terrain completely

Event

Waters cover all mountains

Estimated Time Period

Pre-history