These are Ham’s sons according to their families, according to their languages, in their lands, in their nations.
Genesis 10:5 - Tree of Life Version From these the coastlands of the nations spread out in their lands, each one according to his language, according to their families, into their nations. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 By these were the isles of the Gentiles divided in their lands; every one after his tongue, after their families, in their nations. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition From these the coastland peoples spread. [These are the sons of Japheth] in their lands, each with his own language, by their families within their nations. American Standard Version (1901) Of these were the isles of the nations divided in their lands, every one after his tongue, after their families, in their nations. Common English Bible From these the island-nations were divided into their own countries, each according to their languages and their clans within their nations. Catholic Public Domain Version The islands of the Gentiles were divided by these into their regions, each one according to his tongue, and their families in their nations. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version By these were divided the islands of the Gentiles in their lands: every one according to his tongue and their families in their nations. |
These are Ham’s sons according to their families, according to their languages, in their lands, in their nations.
Two sons were born to Eber. The name of the first was Peleg—because in his days the land was divided—and his brother’s name was Joktan.
These are the families of the sons of Noah according to their genealogies in their nations, and from these the nations were dispersed on the earth after the flood.
These three were Noah’s sons, and from these the whole earth dispersed.
Now King Ahasuerus imposed a tribute upon the entire land, even to the coastlands of the sea.
May kings of Tarshish and the islands bring tribute, kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts.
It will also come about in that day that my Lord will again redeem— a second time with His hand— the remnant of His people who remain from Assyria, from Egypt, from Pathros, from Cush, Elam, Shinar, Hamath, and from the islands of the sea.
‘Therefore glorify Adonai in the east, the Name of Adonai, the God of Israel, in the isles of the sea.
Behold, the nations are like a drop from a bucket, and count as a speck of dust on the scales. Behold, the islands weigh as fine dust.
The coastlands have seen and fear. The ends of the earth tremble. They draw near and come.
Sing to Adonai a new song, His praise from the end of the earth, you who go down to the sea with all its fullness, islands and their inhabitants.
He will not be disheartened or crushed until He establishes justice on earth. The islands will wait for His Torah.
Listen, to Me, islands! Pay attention, peoples far away. Adonai called Me from the womb, from My mother’s belly He named Me.
My righteousness is near, My salvation has gone out, and My arms will judge the nations. The coastlands will wait for Me— for My arm they will wait expectantly.
According to their deeds, so He will repay: wrath to His adversaries, retribution to His enemies. To the islands He will repay as due.
Surely the islands will hope in Me, with the ships of Tarshish in the lead, to bring your sons from afar, their silver and gold with them, for the Name of Adonai your God, and for the Holy One of Israel, because He has glorified you.
Cross to the coasts of Kittim and see! Send to Kedar, and observe carefully. See if there has been anything like this.
all the kings of Tyre, all the kings of Zidon, and the kings of the coastland across the sea;
Thus says Adonai Elohim to Tyre: “Will the coastlands not shake at the sound of your downfall—when the wounded groan, when the slaughter is made in your midst?
Now the coastlands will tremble in the day of your downfall. The islands of the sea will be terrified at your demise.’”
Then he will turn his attention to the coastlands and capture many. But a commander will put an end to his insolence and pay him back for his insolence.
Adonai will be fearsome against them. For all the gods of the earth He will make waste away. To Him will bow, each from its place, the islands of the nations.
When Elyon gave nations their heritage, when He separated the sons of man, He set boundaries for the people by the number of Bnei-Yisrael.