Genesis 11:5

And the LORD came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of men builded.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 11:5

BSB
Then the LORD came down to see the city and the tower that the sons of men were building.
AKJV
And the LORD came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of men built.
CPDV
Then the Lord descended to see the city and the tower, which the sons of Adam were building.
ERV
And the LORD came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of men builded.
NHEB
The LORD came down to see the city and the tower, that humankind was building.
SMT
And Jehovah will come down to see the city, and the tower which the sons of men built.

Commentary for Genesis 11:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 11:5
Summary
Divine observer came witnessing human construction efforts
Place
Shinar
Event
God observes tower
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Narrative