John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 7:18
And the waters prevailed, and were increased greatly upon the earth ,.... Still they became greater and more powerful, as to bear up the ark, so to cast down houses, trees, &c.; by the continual rains that fell, though perhaps they were not so violent as before, and by the constant eruptions of water out of the earth: and the ark went upon the face of the waters ; it floated about upon them, in an easy gentle manner; for there were no storms of wind or tempests raised, which might... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 7:17-20
We are here told, I. How long the flood was increasing?forty days, Gen. 7:17. The profane world, who believed not that it would come, probably when it came flattered themselves with hopes that it would soon abate and never come to extremity; but still it increased, it prevailed. Note, 1. When God judges he will overcome. If he begin, he will make an end; his way is perfect, both in judgment and mercy. 2. The gradual approaches and advances of God's judgments, which are designed to bring... read more