Genesis 11:4

Good News Translation

They said, “Now let's build a city with a tower that reaches the sky, so that we can make a name for ourselves and not be scattered all over the earth.”

Cross References

Genesis 6:4

In those days, and even later, there were giants on the earth who were descendants of human women and the heavenly beings. They were the great heroes and famous men of long ago.

2 Samuel 8:13

David became even more famous when he returned from killing eighteen thousand Edomites in Salt Valley.

Psalm 107:26

The ships were lifted high in the air and plunged down into the depths. In such danger the sailors lost their courage;

Psalm 92:9

We know that your enemies will die, and all the wicked will be defeated.

Proverbs 10:7

Good people will be remembered as a blessing, but the wicked will soon be forgotten.

Jeremiah 51:53

Even if Babylon could climb to the sky and build a strong fortress there, I would still send people to destroy it. I, the Lord, have spoken.”

Daniel 4:11

It grew bigger and bigger until it reached the sky and could be seen by everyone in the world.

Daniel 4:22

“Your Majesty, you are the tree, tall and strong. You have grown so great that you reach the sky, and your power extends over the whole world.

Daniel 4:27

So then, Your Majesty, follow my advice. Stop sinning, do what is right, and be merciful to the poor. Then you will continue to be prosperous.”

Daniel 4:30

he said, “Look how great Babylon is! I built it as my capital city to display my power and might, my glory and majesty.”

Luke 1:51

He has stretched out his mighty arm and scattered the proud with all their plans.

John 5:44

You like to receive praise from one another, but you do not try to win praise from the one who alone is God; how, then, can you believe me?

Deuteronomy 1:28

Why should we go there? We are afraid. The men we sent tell us that the people there are stronger and taller than we are, and that they live in cities with walls that reach the sky. They saw giants there!’

Deuteronomy 4:27

The Lord will scatter you among other nations, where only a few of you will survive.

Deuteronomy 9:1

“Listen, people of Israel! Today you are about to cross the Jordan River and occupy the land belonging to nations greater and more powerful than you. Their cities are large, with walls that reach the sky.