Genesis 7:20

Genesis 7:20 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

20The waters rose and covered the mountains to a depth of more than fifteen cubits.7:20 That is, about 23 feet or about 6.8 meters7:20 Or rose more than fifteen cubits, and the mountains were covered

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

20The water prevailed 7:20 About 23 ft. or 6.7 mfifteen cubits higher, and the mountains were covered.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

20The water prevailed fifteen cubits higher, and the mountains were covered.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

20[In fact] the waters became 7:20 About twenty-three feet.fifteen cubits higher [than the highest ground], and the mountains were covered.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

20The waters rose and covered the mountaintops to a depth of fifteen cubits.7:20 15 cubits is approximately 22.5 feet or 6.9 meters.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

20The waters continued to rise until they covered the mountains by more than 20 feet.

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