Genesis 7:17
The Scripture
(17) And the flood was forty days upon the earth; and the waters increased, and bare up the ark, and it was lift up above the earth.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter describes the waters rising to cover the earth, destroying all life except those in the ark. It records God's command to bring the animals and the people aboard and the subsequent judgment when the waters recede, leaving dry land. This narrative emphasizes God's sovereignty and the promise of a covenant with Noah.
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Related verses (shared words)
Joshua 3:13Genesis 7:18Exodus 40:20Joshua 3:15Genesis 1:6Genesis 1:7