Genesis 11:1

New Century Version

At this time the whole world spoke one language, and everyone used the same words.

Cross References

Genesis 10:32

This is the list of the families from the sons of Noah, arranged according to their nations. From these families came all the nations who spread across the earth after the flood.

Genesis 11:2

As people moved from the east, they found a plain in the land of Babylonia and settled there.

Genesis 11:6

The Lord said, “Now, these people are united, all speaking the same language. This is only the beginning of what they will do. They will be able to do anything they want.

Isaiah 19:18

At that time five cities in Egypt will speak Hebrew, the language of Canaan, and they will promise to be loyal to the Lord All-Powerful. One of these cities will be named the City of Destruction.

Zephaniah 3:9

“Then I will give the people of all nations pure speech so that all of them will speak the name of the Lord and worship me together.

Acts 2:6

When they heard this noise, a crowd came together. They were all surprised, because each one heard them speaking in his own language.