Genesis 7:19
The Scripture
(19) And the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; and all the high hills, that were under the whole heaven, were covered.
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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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Job 12:15Psalms 46:2Psalms 46:3Psalms 104:6Psalms 104:7Psalms 104:8Psalms 104:9Jeremiah 3:23II Peter 3:6
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