Genesis 11:7

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Come on! Let's go down and confuse them by making them speak different languages—then they won't be able to understand each other.

Cross References

Genesis 1:26

God said, “Now we will make humans, and they will be like us. We will let them rule the fish, the birds, and all other living creatures.”

Genesis 10:32

This completes the list of Noah's descendants. After the flood their descendants became nations and spread all over the world.

Genesis 11:5

But when the LORD came down to look at the city and the tower,

Genesis 3:22

The LORD said, “These people now know the difference between right and wrong, just as we do. But they must not be allowed to eat fruit from the tree that lets them live for ever.”

Genesis 42:23

They did not know that Joseph could understand them, since he was speaking through an interpreter.

Job 12:20

he confuses wise, experienced advisers,

Psalm 2:4

In heaven the LORD laughs as he sits on his throne, making fun of the nations.

Psalm 33:10

The LORD destroys the plans and spoils the schemes of the nations.

Psalm 55:9

Confuse my enemies, Lord! Upset their plans. Cruelty and violence are all I see in the city,

Exodus 4:11

But the LORD answered, “Who makes people able to speak or makes them deaf or unable to speak? Who gives them sight or makes them blind? Don't you know that I am the one who does these things?

Isaiah 33:19

You will never again have to see the proud people who spoke a strange and foreign language you could not understand.

Isaiah 6:8

After this, I heard the LORD ask, “Is there anyone I can send? Will someone go for us?” “I'll go,” I answered. “Send me!”

Jeremiah 5:15

People of Israel, I have made my decision. An army from a distant country will attack you. I've chosen an ancient nation, and you won't understand their language.

1 Corinthians 14:23

Suppose everyone in your worship service started speaking unknown languages, and some outsiders or some unbelievers come in. Won't they think you are mad?

Deuteronomy 28:49

Foreigners who speak a strange language will be sent to attack you without warning, just like an eagle swooping down.