Verse 17

The flood engulfed the earth for forty days. As the waters increased, they lifted the ark and raised it above the earth.

Referenced Verses

• Gen 7:4 : 4 For in seven days I will cause it to rain on the earth for forty days and forty nights, and I will wipe from the face of the ground every living thing that I have made.”
• Gen 7:12 : 12 And the rain fell on the earth forty days and forty nights.