Genesis 10:8

And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be a mighty one in the earth.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 10:8

BSB
Cush was the father of Nimrod, who began to be a mighty one on the earth.
AKJV
And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be a mighty one in the earth.
CPDV
And then Cush conceived Nimrod; he began to be powerful on the earth.
ERV
And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be a mighty one in the earth.
NHEB
Cush became the father of Nimrod. He began to be a mighty one on the earth.
SMT
And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be strong in the earth.

Commentary for Genesis 10:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 10:8
Summary
Cush fathers Nimrod, a powerful leader
Event
Nimrod becomes mighty ruler
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Genealogy