And the waters prevailed, and were increased greatly upon the earth; and the ark went upon the face of the waters.
The flood waters rose higher and higher, covering more and more of the earth, while the ark floated on top of the water.
This verse describes how the flood waters kept rising and spreading across the earth, while Noah's ark safely floated on the surface.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the account of the great flood during Noah's time, when God judged the earth for its wickedness but preserved Noah and his family along with representatives of all animal kinds. The flood was a global catastrophe that destroyed all land-dwelling, air-breathing life except what was safely aboard the ark. This event likely occurred several thousand years ago and represents God's judgment on sin while also showing His mercy in providing salvation.
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