Devine Scripture

Genesis 11:1

Genesis chapter 11 · verse 1 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And the whole earth was of one language and of one speech.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And the whole earth was of one language and of one speech.

Context

v.1This passage

v.2And it came to pass, as they journeyed east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelt there.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Zephaniah 3:9

    For then will I turn to the peoples of a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of Jehovah, to serve him with one consent.

  • Isaiah 19:18

    In that day there shall be five cities in the land of Egypt that speak the language of Canaan, and swear to Jehovah of hosts; one shall be called The city of destruction.

  • Acts 2:6

    And when this sound was heard, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speaking in his own language.