Genesis 7:18 net — The waters completely overwhelmed the earth, and the ark floated on the surface of the waters.

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"The waters completely overwhelmed the earth, and the ark floated on the surface of the waters."

— Genesis 7:18, NET Bible

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Genesis 7 — Context

15

Pairs of all creatures that have the breath of life came into the ark to Noah.

16

Those that entered were male and female, just as God commanded him. Then the LORD shut him in.

17

The flood engulfed the earth for forty days. As the waters increased, they lifted the ark and raised it above the earth.

18

The waters completely overwhelmed the earth, and the ark floated on the surface of the waters.

19

The waters completely inundated the earth so that even all the high mountains under the entire sky were covered.

20

The waters rose more than twenty feet above the mountains.

21

And all living things that moved on the earth died, including the birds, domestic animals, wild animals, all the creatures that swarm over the earth, and all humankind.

Genesis 7:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 7:18 say?
Genesis 7:18 in the NET Bible reads: “The waters completely overwhelmed the earth, and the ark floated on the surface of the waters.”
Where is Genesis 7:18 in the Bible?
Genesis 7:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 7, verse 18.
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 7:18.
What translation should I read Genesis 7:18 in?
Genesis 7:18 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 7:18?
Genesis 7:18 reads (NET): “The waters completely overwhelmed the earth, and the ark floated on the surface of the waters.” 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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