Genesis 11:9
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King James Version (modern wording)
Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the LORD did there confound the language of all the earth: and from thence did the LORD scatter them abroad upon the face of all the earth.
Genesis 11:9 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Therefore was the name of it called Babel; because Jehovah did there confound the language of all the earth: and from thence did Jehovah scatter them abroad upon the face of all the earth.
Genesis 11:9 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
That is why it is called Babel, for there the LORD confused the language of the whole world, and from that place the LORD scattered them over the face of all the earth.
Genesis 11:9 (BSB)
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What does Genesis 11:9 say?
Genesis 11:9 in modern King James wording reads: "Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the LORD did there confound the language of all the earth: and from thence did the LORD scatter them abroad upon the face of all the earth."
Where is Genesis 11:9 found in the Bible?
Genesis 11:9 is verse 9 of chapter 11 of the book of Genesis, in the Old Testament. Genesis has 50 chapters.
Which translations of Genesis 11:9 can I read here?
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