Genesis 11:1

And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 11:1

BSB
Now the whole world had one language and a common form of speech.
AKJV
And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech.
CPDV
Now the earth was of one language and of the same speech.
ERV
And the whole earth was of one language and of one speech.
NHEB
The whole earth was of one language and of one speech.
SMT
And all the earth shall be one lip, and the same words.

Commentary for Genesis 11:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 11:1
Summary
Entire population shared unified communication
Event
Single language existed
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Narrative