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Genesis 7:18

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And the waters prevailed, and were increased greatly upon the earth; and the ark went upon the face of the waters.

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  1. Genesis 7:16

    And they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him: and the Lord shut him in.

  2. Genesis 7:17

    And the flood was forty days upon the earth; and the waters increased, and bare up the ark, and it was lift up above the earth.

  3. Genesis 7:19

    And the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; and all the high hills, that were under the whole heaven, were covered.

  4. Genesis 7:20

    Fifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered.

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