Genesis 11:1

Catholic Public Domain Version

Now the earth was of one language and of the same speech.

Cross References

Genesis 10:32

These are the families of Noah, according to their peoples and nations. The nations became divided according to these, on the earth after the great flood.

Genesis 11:2

And when they were advancing from the east, they found a plain in the land of Shinar, and they dwelt in it.

Genesis 11:6

And he said: "Behold, the people are united, and all have one tongue. And since they have begun to do this, they will not desist from their plans, until they have completed their work.

Isaiah 19:18

In that day, there will be five cities in the land of Egypt which speak the language of Canaan, and which swear by the Lord of hosts. One will be called the City of the Sun.

Zephaniah 3:9

For then I will restore to the people a chosen lip, so that all may invoke the name of the Lord and may serve him with one shoulder.

Acts 2:6

And when this sound occurred, the multitude came together and was confused in mind, because each one was listening to them speaking in his own language.