Genesis 11:1
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 11
“And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech.”Genesis 11:1
What Does Genesis 11:1 Mean?
Genesis 11:1 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 11, verse 1 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 6 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (6)
These passages are connected to Genesis 11:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Zephaniah 3:9“For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the LORD, to serve him with one consent.”Acts 2:6“Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.”Genesis 11:6“And the LORD said, Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do.”Genesis 10:5“By these were the isles of the Gentiles divided in their lands; every one after his tongue, after their families, in their nations.”Genesis 10:20“These are the sons of Ham, after their families, after their tongues, in their countries, and in their nations.”Isaiah 19:18“In that day shall five cities in the land of Egypt speak the language of Canaan, and swear to the LORD of hosts; one shall be called, The city of destruction.”
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