Genesis 7:20

Fifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 7:20

BSB
The waters rose and covered the mountaintops to a depth of fifteen cubits.
AKJV
Fifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered.
CPDV
The water was fifteen cubits higher than the mountains which it covered.
ERV
Fifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered.
NHEB
The waters rose and covered the highest mountains to a depth of more than twenty-six feet.
SMT
Fifteen cubits from upward, the waters prevailed: and will cover the mountains.

Commentary for Genesis 7:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 7:20
Summary
Water depth exceeds mountain elevation by substantial margin
Event
Water depth exceeds mountains
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Narrative