King James Bible
KJVFifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered.
Translation Comparison
Genesis 7:20
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Genesis 7:20 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Fifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Fifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The water was fifteen cubits higher than the mountains which it covered. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Fifteen cubits upward the waters prevailed; and the mountains were covered. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Fifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Fifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail: and the mountains were covered. | |
World English BibleWEB | The waters prevailed fifteen cubits upward, and the mountains were covered. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | fifteen cubits upwards have the waters become mighty, and the mountains are covered; | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Fifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered. |
American Standard Version
ASVFifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe water was fifteen cubits higher than the mountains which it covered.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTFifteen cubits upward the waters prevailed; and the mountains were covered.
English Revised Version
ERVFifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTFifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail: and the mountains were covered.
World English Bible
WEBThe waters prevailed fifteen cubits upward, and the mountains were covered.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTfifteen cubits upwards have the waters become mighty, and the mountains are covered;
American King James Version
AKJVFifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered.
King James Bible
KJVFifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered.
American Standard Version
ASVFifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe water was fifteen cubits higher than the mountains which it covered.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTFifteen cubits upward the waters prevailed; and the mountains were covered.
English Revised Version
ERVFifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTFifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail: and the mountains were covered.
World English Bible
WEBThe waters prevailed fifteen cubits upward, and the mountains were covered.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTfifteen cubits upwards have the waters become mighty, and the mountains are covered;
American King James Version
AKJVFifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered.