Genesis 10:5

By these were the isles of the Gentiles divided in their lands; every one after his tongue, after their families, in their nations.

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Other Translations for Genesis 10:5

BSB
From these, the maritime peoples separated into their territories, according to their languages, by clans within their nations.
AKJV
By these were the isles of the Gentiles divided in their lands; every one after his tongue, after their families, in their nations.
CPDV
The islands of the Gentiles were divided by these into their regions, each one according to his tongue, and their families in their nations.
ERV
Of these were the isles of the nations divided in their lands, every one after his tongue; after their families, in their nations.
NHEB
From these, the coastlands of the nations separated into their territories, every one according to its language, according to their families, in their nations.
SMT
By these were the isles of the nations divided in their lands; a man according to his tongue, according to their tribe, in their nations.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 10:5

Commentary for Genesis 10:5

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Overview of Genesis 10:5
Summary
Descendants spread into islands, speaking different languages
Event
Peoples divide by language
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Genealogy