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.”
What does Genesis 7:17 mean?
Genesis 7:17 (KJV): "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." This verse is part of the narrative of the Great Flood, a pivotal event in the book of Genesis that marks a turning point in the…
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Genesis 7:17 (KJV) states, "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." This passage encapsulates a profound moment in biblical history—an event marked by judgment, yet layered with grace…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am struck by the magnitude of Your grace and Your omnipotent authority over all creation. In the sacred text of Genesis 7:17, it is written, "And the flood was forty days upon the earth; and the waters increased, and bare up the…
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