Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The waters rose and increased greatly on the earth, and the ark floated on the surface of the water. New Living Translation As the waters rose higher and higher above the ground, the boat floated safely on the surface. English Standard Version The waters prevailed and increased greatly on the earth, and the ark floated on the face of the waters. Berean Standard Bible So the waters continued to surge and rise greatly on the earth, and the ark floated on the surface of the waters. King James Bible And the waters prevailed, and were increased greatly upon the earth; and the ark went upon the face of the waters. New King James Version The waters prevailed and greatly increased on the earth, and the ark moved about on the surface of the waters. New American Standard Bible The water prevailed and increased greatly upon the earth, and the ark floated on the surface of the water. NASB 1995 The water prevailed and increased greatly upon the earth, and the ark floated on the surface of the water. NASB 1977 And the water prevailed and increased greatly upon the earth; and the ark floated on the surface of the water. Legacy Standard Bible And the water prevailed and multiplied greatly upon the earth, and the ark went on the surface of the water. Amplified Bible The waters became mighty and increased greatly on the earth, and the ark floated on the surface of the waters. Christian Standard Bible The water surged and increased greatly on the earth, and the ark floated on the surface of the water. Holman Christian Standard Bible The waters surged and increased greatly on the earth, and the ark floated on the surface of the water. American Standard Version And the waters prevailed, and increased greatly upon the earth; and the ark went upon the face of the waters. English Revised Version And the waters prevailed, and increased greatly upon the earth; and the ark went upon the face of the waters. GOD'S WORD® Translation As the water rose and became very deep, the ship floated on top of the water. Good News Translation The water became deeper, and the boat drifted on the surface. International Standard Version The flood waters continued to surge, increasing throughout the earth, while the ark floated on the surface of the flood water. Majority Standard Bible So the waters continued to surge and rise greatly on the earth, and the ark floated on the surface of the waters. NET Bible The waters completely overwhelmed the earth, and the ark floated on the surface of the waters. New Heart English Bible The waters prevailed, and increased greatly on the earth; and the vessel floated on the surface of the waters. Webster's Bible Translation And the waters prevailed, and were increased greatly upon the earth: and the ark moved upon the face of the waters. World English Bible The waters rose, and increased greatly on the earth; and the ship floated on the surface of the waters. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the waters are mighty and multiply exceedingly on the earth; and the Ark goes on the face of the waters. Young's Literal Translation and the waters are mighty, and multiply exceedingly upon the earth; and the ark goeth on the face of the waters. Smith's Literal Translation And the waters shall prevail and shall multiply exceedingly upon the earth: and the ark shall go upon the face of the waters. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor they overflowed exceedingly: and filled all on the face of the earth: and the ark was carried upon the waters. Catholic Public Domain Version For they overflowed greatly, and they filled everything on the surface of the earth. And then the ark was carried across the waters. New American Bible The waters swelled and increased greatly on the earth, but the ark floated on the surface of the waters. New Revised Standard Version The waters swelled and increased greatly on the earth; and the ark floated on the face of the waters. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the waters prevailed and rose higher upon the earth; and the ark floated on the face of the waters. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the waters prevailed and increased much on the Earth and the ark was moving on the face of the waters. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the waters prevailed, and increased greatly upon the earth; and the ark went upon the face of the waters. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the water prevailed and abounded exceedingly upon the earth, and the ark was borne upon the water. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Duration of the Flood17For forty days the flood kept coming on the earth, and the waters rose and lifted the ark high above the earth. 18So the waters continued to surge and rise greatly on the earth, and the ark floated on the surface of the waters. 19Finally, the waters completely inundated the earth, so that all the high mountains under all the heavens were covered.… Cross References Genesis 6:17 And behold, I will bring floodwaters upon the earth to destroy every creature under the heavens that has the breath of life. Everything on the earth will perish. Genesis 8:1 But God remembered Noah and all the animals and livestock that were with him in the ark. And God sent a wind over the earth, and the waters began to subside. Genesis 1:2 Now the earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. Exodus 14:21-22 Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left. Psalm 29:10 The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD is enthroned as King forever. Psalm 104:6-9 You covered it with the deep like a garment; the waters stood above the mountains. / At Your rebuke the waters fled; at the sound of Your thunder they hurried away— / the mountains rose and the valleys sank to the place You assigned for them— ... Job 38:8-11 Who enclosed the sea behind doors when it burst forth from the womb, / when I made the clouds its garment and thick darkness its blanket, / when I fixed its boundaries and set in place its bars and doors, ... Isaiah 54:9 “For to Me this is like the days of Noah, when I swore that the waters of Noah would never again cover the earth. So I have sworn that I will not be angry with you or rebuke you. Matthew 24:38-39 For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark. / And they were oblivious until the flood came and swept them all away. So will it be at the coming of the Son of Man. Luke 17:26-27 Just as it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of Man: / People were eating and drinking, marrying and being given in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came and destroyed them all. Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. 1 Peter 3:20 who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In the ark a few people, only eight souls, were saved through water. 2 Peter 2:5 if He did not spare the ancient world when He brought the flood on its ungodly people, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, among the eight; 2 Peter 3:6 through which the world of that time perished in the flood. Revelation 12:15-16 Then from his mouth the serpent spewed water like a river to overtake the woman and sweep her away in the torrent. / But the earth helped the woman and opened its mouth to swallow up the river that the dragon had poured from his mouth. Treasury of Scripture And the waters prevailed, and were increased greatly on the earth; and the ark went on the face of the waters. waters prevailed. Exodus 14:28 And the waters returned, and covered the chariots, and the horsemen, and all the host of Pharaoh that came into the sea after them; there remained not so much as one of them. Job 22:16 Which were cut down out of time, whose foundation was overflown with a flood: Psalm 69:15 Let not the waterflood overflow me, neither let the deep swallow me up, and let not the pit shut her mouth upon me. ark. Psalm 104:26 There go the ships: there is that leviathan, whom thou hast made to play therein. Jump to Previous Ark Earth Exceedingly Face Floated Greatly Increased Mighty Moved Multiply Overcame Prevailed Resting Rose Ship Surface Water WatersJump to Next Ark Earth Exceedingly Face Floated Greatly Increased Mighty Moved Multiply Overcame Prevailed Resting Rose Ship Surface Water WatersGenesis 7 1. Noah, his family and the living creatures enter the ark.6. The flood begins. 17. The increase of the flood for forty days. 21. All flesh is destroyed by it. 24. Its duration of 150 days. So the waters continued to surge and rise greatly on the earth This phrase describes the overwhelming and catastrophic nature of the flood. The surging waters signify God's judgment on a sinful world, as described earlier in Genesis 6:5-7. The flood narrative echoes the creation account where the Spirit of God hovered over the waters (Genesis 1:2), suggesting a return to chaos before a new beginning. The global extent of the flood is emphasized, aligning with the biblical theme of God's sovereignty over all creation. The rising waters also symbolize the cleansing and purifying aspect of divine judgment, preparing the way for a renewed earth. and the ark floated on the surface of the waters Persons / Places / Events 1. NoahA righteous man chosen by God to build the ark and preserve life during the flood. His obedience and faith are central to this account. 2. The Ark A large vessel constructed by Noah according to God's instructions, designed to save Noah's family and pairs of every living creature from the flood. 3. The Flood A cataclysmic event sent by God to cleanse the earth of its widespread wickedness, sparing only Noah, his family, and the animals aboard the ark. 4. The Earth The entire planet, which was covered by the floodwaters as a divine judgment against human sinfulness. 5. The Waters Representing God's judgment, they surged and increased, covering the earth and demonstrating God's power and sovereignty. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and JudgmentThe flood demonstrates God's control over creation and His righteous judgment against sin. Believers are reminded of the seriousness of sin and the need for repentance. Faith and Obedience Noah's example teaches the importance of trusting and obeying God, even when His commands seem daunting or countercultural. Faith leads to salvation and protection. Divine Protection The ark symbolizes God's provision and protection for those who are faithful. In Christ, believers find refuge and salvation from the judgment of sin. Preparedness for Christ's Return Just as the flood came unexpectedly, believers are called to live in readiness for Jesus' return, maintaining faith and righteousness in a world that often ignores God's warnings. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So the watersהַמַּ֛יִם (ham·ma·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen continued to surge וַיִּגְבְּר֥וּ (way·yiḡ·bə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1396: To be strong, to prevail, act insolently and rise וַיִּרְבּ֥וּ (way·yir·bū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7235: To be or become much, many or great greatly מְאֹ֖ד (mə·’ōḏ) Adverb Strong's 3966: Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the earth, הָאָ֑רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land and וַתֵּ֥לֶךְ (wat·tê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk the ark הַתֵּבָ֖ה (hat·tê·ḇāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8392: A box, chest floated on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the surface פְּנֵ֥י (pə·nê) Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face of the waters. הַמָּֽיִם׃ (ham·mā·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen Links Genesis 7:18 NIVGenesis 7:18 NLT Genesis 7:18 ESV Genesis 7:18 NASB Genesis 7:18 KJV Genesis 7:18 BibleApps.com Genesis 7:18 Biblia Paralela Genesis 7:18 Chinese Bible Genesis 7:18 French Bible Genesis 7:18 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 7:18 The waters prevailed and increased greatly (Gen. 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