Genesis 7:17 cpdv — And the great flood occurred for forty days upon the earth. And the waters were increased, and they lifted the ark high…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the great flood occurred for forty days upon the earth. And the waters were increased, and they lifted the ark high above the land. "

— Genesis 7:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 7 — Context

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They and every animal according to its kind, and all the cattle in their kind, and everything that moves upon the earth in their kind, and every flying thing according to its kind, all the birds and all that can fly,

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entered the ark to Noah, two by two out of all that is flesh, in which there was the breath of life.

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And those that entered went in male and female, from all that is flesh, just as God had instructed him. And then the Lord closed him in from the outside.

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And the great flood occurred for forty days upon the earth. And the waters were increased, and they lifted the ark high above the land.

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For they overflowed greatly, and they filled everything on the surface of the earth. And then the ark was carried across the waters.

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And the waters prevailed beyond measure across the earth. And all the lofty mountains under the whole heaven were covered.

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The water was fifteen cubits higher than the mountains which it covered.

Genesis 7:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 7:17 say?
Genesis 7:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the great flood occurred for forty days upon the earth. And the waters were increased, and they lifted the ark high above the land. ”
Where is Genesis 7:17 in the Bible?
Genesis 7:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 7, verse 17.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 7:17.
What translation should I read Genesis 7:17 in?
Genesis 7:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 7:17?
Genesis 7:17 reads (CPDV): “And the great flood occurred for forty days upon the earth. And the waters were increased, and they lifted the ark high above the land. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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