King James Bible
KJVFifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
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. |