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Genesis 7:24-1964 bbe — And the waters were over the earth a hundred and fifty days.

Bible in Basic English

"And the waters were over the earth a hundred and fifty days."

— Genesis 7:24-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 7:24-1964 in Other Translations

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Genesis 7 — Context

21

And destruction came on every living thing moving on the earth, birds and cattle and beasts and everything which went on the earth, and every man.

22

Everything on the dry land, in which was the breath of life, came to its end.

23

Every living thing on the face of all the earth, man and cattle and things moving on the face of the earth, and birds of the air, came to destruction: only Noah and those who were with him in the ark, were kept from death.

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And the waters were over the earth a hundred and fifty days.

Genesis 7:24-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 7:24-1964 say?
Genesis 7:24-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the waters were over the earth a hundred and fifty days.”
Where is Genesis 7:24-1964 in the Bible?
Genesis 7:24-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 7, verses 24–1964.
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 7:24-1964.
What translation should I read Genesis 7:24-1964 in?
Genesis 7:24-1964 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 7:24-1964?
Genesis 7:24-1964 reads (BBE): “And the waters were over the earth a hundred and fifty days.” 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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