Genesis 7:20

Genesis chapter 7 · verse 20 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.19And the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; and all the high mountains that were under the whole heaven were covered.

v.20This passage

v.21And all flesh died that moved upon the earth, both birds, and cattle, and beasts, and every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth, and every man:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 104:6

    Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a vesture; The waters stood above the mountains.

  • Jeremiah 3:23

    Truly in vain is the help that is looked for from the hills, the tumult on the mountains: truly in Jehovah our God is the salvation of Israel.