And the waters prevailed upon the earth an hundred and fifty days.
The flood waters covered the earth for one hundred and fifty days.
This verse tells us that the great flood lasted for 150 days, showing both the completeness of God's judgment and the long period Noah's family had to trust Him while waiting.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, God sent a great flood to cleanse the earth of widespread wickedness, sparing only Noah, his family, and pairs of animals on the ark as a means of preserving life. The floodwaters rose after 40 days and nights of rain, covering the mountains and prevailing over the earth. This period of 150 days underscores the extent of God's judgment and the time required for the waters to begin receding, leading to a new beginning for humanity.
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