Genesis 11:9

God's Word

This is why it was named Babel, because there the Lord turned the language of the whole earth into babble. From that place the Lord scattered them all over the face of the earth.

Cross References

Genesis 10:10

The first ⌞cities⌟ in his kingdom were Babylon, Erech, Accad, and Calneh in Shinar [Babylonia].

Genesis 10:20

These were Ham’s descendants by families and languages within their countries and nations.

Genesis 10:25

Two sons were born to Eber. The name of the one was Peleg [Division], because in his day the earth was divided. His brother’s name was Joktan.

Genesis 10:5

From these descendants the people of the coastlands spread into their own countries. Each nation had its own language and families.

Psalm 55:9

Completely confuse their language, O Lord, because I see violence and conflict in the city.

Acts 17:26

From one man he has made every nation of humanity to live all over the earth. He has given them the seasons of the year and the boundaries within which to live.

1 Corinthians 14:23

Suppose the whole congregation gathers in the same place and you speak in other languages. When outsiders or unbelievers come in, won’t they say that you’re out of your mind?