This is why it is named Babel, because Adonai confused the languages of the entire world there, and from there Adonai scattered them over the face of the entire world.
James 3:16 - Tree of Life Version For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil practice. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For wherever there is jealousy (envy) and contention (rivalry and selfish ambition), there will also be confusion (unrest, disharmony, rebellion) and all sorts of evil and vile practices. American Standard Version (1901) For where jealousy and faction are, there is confusion and every vile deed. Common English Bible Wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there is disorder and everything that is evil. Catholic Public Domain Version For wherever envy and contention is, there too is inconstancy and every depraved work. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For where envying and contention is, there is inconstancy, and every evil work. |
This is why it is named Babel, because Adonai confused the languages of the entire world there, and from there Adonai scattered them over the face of the entire world.
But Onan knew that the seed would not be his. So every time he went to his brother’s wife he would destroy it on the ground so as not to provide a seed for his brother.
And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.
The city was filled with confusion. They rushed into the theater, dragging with them Gaius and Aristarchus, Macedonians who were travel companions of Paul.
But to those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness—wrath and fury.
for God is not a God of confusion, but shalom. As in all the communities of the kedoshim,
for you are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and strife among you, aren’t you worldly and walking in a human way?
For I am afraid that perhaps when I come, I may find you not as I wish, or I may be found by you not as you wish—that there may be strife, envy, outbursts of anger, self-seeking disputes, lashon ha-ra , gossip, arrogance, unruly commotions.
idolatry, witchcraft, hostility, strife, jealousy, rage, selfish ambition, dissension, factions,
But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not boast and lie against the truth.
Do not be like Cain, who was from the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his deeds were evil, while his brother’s were righteous.