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Genesis 11:1
“And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech.”
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Genesis 11:1 Context
1And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech. 2And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelt there. 3And they said one to another, Go to, let us make brick, and burn them throughly. And they had brick for stone, and slime had they for morter. 4And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth.
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Other Translations
And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speach.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Now the whole earth used the same language and the same words.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And the whole earth was of one language and of one speech.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And all the earth had one language and one tongue.
- Basic English Bible
And the whole earth had one language, and the same words.
- Darby Bible
And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech.
- Webster's Bible
The whole earth was of one language and of one speech.
- World English Bible
And the whole earth is of one pronunciation, and of the same words,
- Youngs Literal Bible
And the whole earth was of one language and of one speech.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Now the whole earth used the same language and the same words.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And the whole earth was of one language and of one speech.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And all the earth had one language and one tongue.
- Basic English Bible
And the whole earth had one language, and the same words.
- Darby Bible
And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech.
- Webster's Bible
The whole earth was of one language and of one speech.
- World English Bible
And the whole earth is of one pronunciation, and of the same words,
- Youngs Literal Bible
And the whole earth was of one language and of one speech.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Genesis 11:1
11:1 And the whole earth was of one language - Now while they all understood one another, they would be the more capable of helping one another, and the less inclinable to separate.
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