Genesis 7:20

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“The waters rose and covered the mountaintops to a depth of fifteen cubits.”

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BSBPD

“The waters rose and covered the mountaintops to a depth of fifteen cubits.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

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

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“fifteen cubits upwards have the waters become mighty, and the mountains are covered;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Genesis 7:20 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 6:15And this is how you are to build it: The ark is to be 300 cubits long, 50 cubits wide, and 30 cubits high.
  2. Psalms 104:6You covered it with the deep like a garment; the waters stood above the mountains.
  3. Jeremiah 3:23Surely deception comes from the hills, and commotion from the mountains. Surely the salvation of Israel is in the LORD our God.

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