Gen.9.18-Gen.11.9,Matt.4.23-Matt.5.20,Ps.4
Gen.9.18
And the sons of Noah, that went forth of the ark, were Shem, and Ham, and Japheth: and Ham is the father of Canaan.
Gen.9.18
The sons of Noah who came out of the ship were Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Ham was the father of Canaan.
Gen.9.18
The sons of Noah who came out of the ark were Shem, Ham and Japheth. (Ham was the father of Canaan.)
Gen.9.18
Now the sons of Noah who went out of the ark were Shem, Ham, and Japheth. And Ham was the father of Canaan.
Gen.9.18
Shem, Ham, and Japheth, the three sons of Noah, survived the Flood with their father. (Ham is the ancestor of the Canaanites.)
Gen.9.19
These are the three sons of Noah: and of them was the whole earth overspread.
Gen.9.19
These are the three sons of Noah; from these three the whole Earth was populated.
Gen.9.19
These were the three sons of Noah, and from them came the people who were scattered over the earth.
Gen.9.19
These three were the sons of Noah, and from these the whole earth was populated.
Gen.9.19
From these three sons of Noah came all the people now scattered across the earth.
Gen.9.20
And Noah began to be an husbandman, and he planted a vineyard:
Gen.9.20
Noah, a farmer, was the first to plant a vineyard.
Gen.9.20
Noah, a man of the soil, proceeded to plant a vineyard.
Gen.9.20
And Noah began to be a farmer, and he planted a vineyard.
Gen.9.20
After the Flood, Noah became a farmer and planted a vineyard.
Gen.9.21
And he drank of the wine, and was drunken; and he was uncovered within his tent.
Gen.9.21
He drank from its wine, got drunk and passed out, naked in his tent.
Gen.9.21
When he drank some of its wine, he became drunk and lay uncovered inside his tent.
Gen.9.21
Then he drank of the wine and was drunk, and became uncovered in his tent.
Gen.9.21
One day he became drunk on some wine he had made and lay naked in his tent.
Gen.9.22
And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brethren without.
Gen.9.22
Ham, the father of Canaan, saw that his father was naked and told his two brothers who were outside the tent.
Gen.9.22
Ham, the father of Canaan, saw his father's nakedness and told his two brothers outside.
Gen.9.22
And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brothers outside.
Gen.9.22
Ham, the father of Canaan, saw that his father was naked and went outside and told his brothers.
Gen.9.23
And Shem and Japheth took a garment, and laid it upon both their shoulders, and went backward, and covered the nakedness of their father; and their faces were backward, and they saw not their father's nakedness.
Gen.9.23
Shem and Japheth took a cloak, held it between them from their shoulders, walked backwards and covered their father's nakedness, keeping their faces turned away so they did not see their father's exposed body.
Gen.9.23
But Shem and Japheth took a garment and laid it across their shoulders; then they walked in backward and covered their father's nakedness. Their faces were turned the other way so that they would not see their father's nakedness.
Gen.9.23
But Shem and Japheth took a garment, laid it on both their shoulders, and went backward and covered the nakedness of their father. Their faces were turned away, and they did not see their father's nakedness.
Gen.9.23
Shem and Japheth took a robe, held it over their shoulders, walked backward into the tent, and covered their father's naked body. As they did this, they looked the other way so they wouldn't see him naked.
Gen.9.24
And Noah awoke from his wine, and knew what his younger son had done unto him.
Gen.9.24
When Noah woke up with his hangover, he learned what his youngest son had done.
Gen.9.24
When Noah awoke from his wine and found out what his youngest son had done to him,
Gen.9.24
So Noah awoke from his wine, and knew what his younger son had done to him.
Gen.9.24
When Noah woke up from his drunken stupor, he learned what Ham, his youngest son, had done.
Gen.9.25
And he said, Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren.
Gen.9.25
He said, Cursed be Canaan! A slave of slaves, a slave to his brothers!
Gen.9.25
he said, "Cursed be Canaan! The lowest of slaves will he be to his brothers."
Gen.9.25
Then he said: "Cursed be Canaan; A servant of servants He shall be to his brethren."
Gen.9.25
Then he cursed the descendants of Canaan, the son of Ham: "A curse on the Canaanites! May they be the lowest of servants to the descendants of Shem and Japheth."
Gen.9.26
And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.
Gen.9.26
Blessed be GOD, the God of Shem, but Canaan shall be his slave.
Gen.9.26
He also said, "Blessed be the LORD, the God of Shem! May Canaan be the slave of Shem.
Gen.9.26
And he said: "Blessed be the LORD, The God of Shem, And may Canaan be his servant.
Gen.9.26
Then Noah said, "May Shem be blessed by the LORD my God; and may Canaan be his servant.
Gen.9.27
God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.
Gen.9.27
God prosper Japheth, living spaciously in the tents of Shem. But Canaan shall be his slave.
Gen.9.27
May God extend the territory of Japheth; may Japheth live in the tents of Shem, and may Canaan be his slave."
Gen.9.27
May God enlarge Japheth, And may he dwell in the tents of Shem; And may Canaan be his servant."
Gen.9.27
May God enlarge the territory of Japheth, and may he share the prosperity of Shem; and let Canaan be his servant."
Gen.9.28
And Noah lived after the flood three hundred and fifty years.
Gen.9.28
Noah lived another 350 years following the flood.
Gen.9.28
After the flood Noah lived 350 years.
Gen.9.28
And Noah lived after the flood three hundred and fifty years.
Gen.9.28
Noah lived another 350 years after the Flood.
Gen.9.29
And all the days of Noah were nine hundred and fifty years: and he died.
Gen.9.29
He lived a total of 950 years. And he died. The Family Tree of Noah's Sons
Gen.9.29
Altogether, Noah lived 950 years, and then he died.
Gen.9.29
So all the days of Noah were nine hundred and fifty years; and he died.
Gen.9.29
He was 950 years old when he died.
Gen.10.1
Now these are the generations of the sons of Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth: and unto them were sons born after the flood.
Gen.10.1
This is the family tree of the sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. After the flood, they themselves had sons.
Gen.10.1
This is the account of Shem, Ham and Japheth, Noah's sons, who themselves had sons after the flood. The Japhethites
Gen.10.1
Now this is the genealogy of the sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. And sons were born to them after the flood.
Gen.10.1
This is the history of the families of Shem, Ham, and Japheth, the three sons of Noah. Many children were born to them after the Flood.
Gen.10.2
The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.
Gen.10.2
The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, Tiras.
Gen.10.2
The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech and Tiras.
Gen.10.2
The sons of Japheth were Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.
Gen.10.2
The descendants of Japheth were Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.
Gen.10.3
And the sons of Gomer; Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.
Gen.10.3
The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, Togarmah.
Gen.10.3
The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath and Togarmah.
Gen.10.3
The sons of Gomer were Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.
Gen.10.3
The descendants of Gomer were Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.
Gen.10.4
And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim.
Gen.10.4
The sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, Rodanim.
Gen.10.4
The sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, the Kittim and the Rodanim.
Gen.10.4
The sons of Javan were Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim.
Gen.10.4
The descendants of Javan were Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, and Rodanim.
Gen.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.
Gen.10.5
The seafaring peoples developed from these, each in its own place by family, each with its own language.
Gen.10.5
(From these the maritime peoples spread out into their territories by their clans within their nations, each with its own language.) The Hamites
Gen.10.5
From these the coastland peoples of the Gentiles were separated into their lands, everyone according to his language, according to their families, into their nations.
Gen.10.5
Their descendants became the seafaring peoples in various lands, each tribe with its own language.
Gen.10.6
And the sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, and Phut, and Canaan.
Gen.10.6
The sons of Ham: Cush, Egypt, Put, Canaan.
Gen.10.6
The sons of Ham: Cush, Mizraim, Put and Canaan.
Gen.10.6
The sons of Ham were Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan.
Gen.10.6
The descendants of Ham were Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan.
Gen.10.7
And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabtah, and Raamah, and Sabtecha: and the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and Dedan.
Gen.10.7
The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, Sabteca. The sons of Raamah: Sheba, Dedan.
Gen.10.7
The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah and Sabteca. The sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan.
Gen.10.7
The sons of Cush were Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabtechah; and the sons of Raamah were Sheba and Dedan.
Gen.10.7
The descendants of Cush were Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. The descendants of Raamah were Sheba and Dedan.
Gen.10.8
And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be a mighty one in the earth.
Gen.10.8
Cush also had Nimrod. He was the first great warrior on Earth.
Gen.10.8
Cush was the father of Nimrod, who grew to be a mighty warrior on the earth.
Gen.10.8
Cush begot Nimrod; he began to be a mighty one on the earth.
Gen.10.8
One of Cush's descendants was Nimrod, who became a heroic warrior.
Gen.10.9
He was a mighty hunter before the LORD: wherefore it is said, Even as Nimrod the mighty hunter before the LORD.
Gen.10.9
He was a great hunter before GOD. There was a saying, "Like Nimrod, a great hunter before GOD."
Gen.10.9
He was a mighty hunter before the LORD; that is why it is said, "Like Nimrod, a mighty hunter before the LORD."
Gen.10.9
He was a mighty hunter before the LORD; therefore it is said, "Like Nimrod the mighty hunter before the LORD."
Gen.10.9
He was a mighty hunter in the LORD's sight. His name became proverbial, and people would speak of someone as being "like Nimrod, a mighty hunter in the LORD's sight."
Gen.10.10
And the beginning of his kingdom was Babel, and Erech, and Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar.
Gen.10.10
His kingdom got its start with Babel; then Erech, Akkad, and Calneh in the country of Shinar.
Gen.10.10
The first centers of his kingdom were Babylon, Erech, Akkad and Calneh, in Shinar.
Gen.10.10
And the beginning of his kingdom was Babel, Erech, Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar.
Gen.10.10
He built the foundation for his empire in the land of Babylonia, with the cities of Babel, Erech, Akkad, and Calneh.
Gen.10.11
Out of that land went forth Asshur, and builded Nineveh, and the city Rehoboth, and Calah,
Gen.10.11
From there he went up to Asshur and built Nineveh, Rehoboth Ir, Calah,
Gen.10.11
From that land he went to Assyria, where he built Nineveh, Rehoboth Ir, Calah
Gen.10.11
From that land he went to Assyria and built Nineveh, Rehoboth Ir, Calah,
Gen.10.11
From there he extended his reign to Assyria, where he built Nineveh, Rehoboth-ir, Calah,
Gen.10.12
And Resen between Nineveh and Calah: the same is a great city.
Gen.10.12
and Resen between Nineveh and the great city Calah.
Gen.10.12
and Resen, which is between Nineveh and Calah; that is the great city.
Gen.10.12
and Resen between Nineveh and Calah (that is the principal city).
Gen.10.12
and Resen--the main city of the empire, located between Nineveh and Calah.
Gen.10.13
And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim,
Gen.10.13
Egypt was ancestor to the Ludim, the Anamim, the Lehabim, the Naphtuhim,
Gen.10.13
Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, Anamites, Lehabites, Naphtuhites,
Gen.10.13
Mizraim begot Ludim, Anamim, Lehabim, Naphtuhim,
Gen.10.13
Mizraim was the ancestor of the Ludites, Anamites, Lehabites, Naphtuhites,
Gen.10.14
And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, (out of whom came Philistim,) and Caphtorim.
Gen.10.14
the Pathrusim, the Casluhim (the origin of the Philistines), and the Kaphtorim.
Gen.10.14
Pathrusites, Casluhites (from whom the Philistines came) and Caphtorites.
Gen.10.14
Pathrusim, and Casluhim (from whom came the Philistines and Caphtorim).
Gen.10.14
Pathrusites, Casluhites, and the Caphtorites, from whom the Philistines came.
Gen.10.15
And Canaan begat Sidon his firstborn, and Heth,
Gen.10.15
Canaan had Sidon his firstborn, Heth,
Gen.10.15
Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, and of the Hittites,
Gen.10.15
Canaan begot Sidon his firstborn, and Heth;
Gen.10.15
Canaan's oldest son was Sidon, the ancestor of the Sidonians. Canaan was also the ancestor of the Hittites,
Gen.10.16
And the Jebusite, and the Amorite, and the Girgasite,
Gen.10.16
the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites,
Gen.10.16
Jebusites, Amorites, Girgashites,
Gen.10.16
the Jebusite, the Amorite, and the Girgashite;
Gen.10.16
Jebusites, Amorites, Girgashites,
Gen.10.17
And the Hivite, and the Arkite, and the Sinite,
Gen.10.17
the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites,
Gen.10.17
Hivites, Arkites, Sinites,
Gen.10.17
the Hivite, the Arkite, and the Sinite;
Gen.10.17
Hivites, Arkites, Sinites,
Gen.10.18
And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite: and afterward were the families of the Canaanites spread abroad.
Gen.10.18
the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Later the Canaanites spread out,
Gen.10.18
Arvadites, Zemarites and Hamathites. Later the Canaanite clans scattered
Gen.10.18
the Arvadite, the Zemarite, and the Hamathite. Afterward the families of the Canaanites were dispersed.
Gen.10.18
Arvadites, Zemarites, and Hamathites.
Gen.10.19
And the border of the Canaanites was from Sidon, as thou comest to Gerar, unto Gaza; as thou goest, unto Sodom, and Gomorrah, and Admah, and Zeboim, even unto Lasha.
Gen.10.19
going from Sidon toward Gerar, as far south as Gaza, and then east all the way over to Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, Zeboiim, and on to Lasha.
Gen.10.19
and the borders of Canaan reached from Sidon toward Gerar as far as Gaza, and then toward Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah and Zeboiim, as far as Lasha.
Gen.10.19
And the border of the Canaanites was from Sidon as you go toward Gerar, as far as Gaza; then as you go toward Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim, as far as Lasha.
Gen.10.19
Eventually the territory of Canaan spread from Sidon to Gerar, near Gaza, and to Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim, near Lasha.
Gen.10.20
These are the sons of Ham, after their families, after their tongues, in their countries, and in their nations.
Gen.10.20
These are the descendants of Ham by family, language, country, and nation.
Gen.10.20
These are the sons of Ham by their clans and languages, in their territories and nations. The Semites
Gen.10.20
These were the sons of Ham, according to their families, according to their languages, in their lands and in their nations.
Gen.10.20
These were the descendants of Ham, identified according to their tribes, languages, territories, and nations.
Gen.10.21
Unto Shem also, the father of all the children of Eber, the brother of Japheth the elder, even to him were children born.
Gen.10.21
Shem, the older brother of Japheth, also had sons. Shem was ancestor to all the children of Eber.
Gen.10.21
Sons were also born to Shem, whose older brother was Japheth; Shem was the ancestor of all the sons of Eber.
Gen.10.21
And children were born also to Shem, the father of all the children of Eber, the brother of Japheth the elder.
Gen.10.21
Sons were also born to Shem, the older brother of Japheth. Shem was the ancestor of all the descendants of Eber.
Gen.10.22
The children of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram.
Gen.10.22
The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram.
Gen.10.22
The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud and Aram.
Gen.10.22
The sons of Shem were Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram.
Gen.10.22
The descendants of Shem were Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram.
Gen.10.23
And the children of Aram; Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Mash.
Gen.10.23
The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, Meshech.
Gen.10.23
The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether and Meshech.
Gen.10.23
The sons of Aram were Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash.
Gen.10.23
The descendants of Aram were Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash.
Gen.10.24
And Arphaxad begat Salah; and Salah begat Eber.
Gen.10.24
Arphaxad had Shelah and Shelah had Eber.
Gen.10.24
Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah the father of Eber.
Gen.10.24
Arphaxad begot Salah, and Salah begot Eber.
Gen.10.24
Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber.
Gen.10.25
And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg; for in his days was the earth divided; and his brother's name was Joktan.
Gen.10.25
Eber had two sons, Peleg (so named because in his days the human race divided) and Joktan.
Gen.10.25
Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his time the earth was divided; his brother was named Joktan.
Gen.10.25
To Eber were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg, for in his days the earth was divided; and his brother's name was Joktan.
Gen.10.25
Eber had two sons. The first was named Peleg--"division"--for during his lifetime the people of the world were divided into different language groups and dispersed. His brother's name was Joktan.
Gen.10.26
And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,
Gen.10.26
Joktan had Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
Gen.10.26
Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
Gen.10.26
Joktan begot Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
Gen.10.26
Joktan was the ancestor of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
Gen.10.27
And Hadoram, and Uzal, and Diklah,
Gen.10.27
Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,
Gen.10.27
Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,
Gen.10.27
Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,
Gen.10.27
Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,
Gen.10.28
And Obal, and Abimael, and Sheba,
Gen.10.28
Obal, Abimael, Sheba,
Gen.10.28
Obal, Abimael, Sheba,
Gen.10.28
Obal, Abimael, Sheba,
Gen.10.28
Obal, Abimael, Sheba,
Gen.10.29
And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab: all these were the sons of Joktan.
Gen.10.29
Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab--all sons of Joktan.
Gen.10.29
Ophir, Havilah and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.
Gen.10.29
Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.
Gen.10.29
Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab.
Gen.10.30
And their dwelling was from Mesha, as thou goest unto Sephar a mount of the east.
Gen.10.30
Their land goes from Mesha toward Sephar as far as the mountain ranges in the east.
Gen.10.30
The region where they lived stretched from Mesha toward Sephar, in the eastern hill country.
Gen.10.30
And their dwelling place was from Mesha as you go toward Sephar, the mountain of the east.
Gen.10.30
The descendants of Joktan lived in the area extending from Mesha toward the eastern hills of Sephar.
Gen.10.31
These are the sons of Shem, after their families, after their tongues, in their lands, after their nations.
Gen.10.31
These are the descendants of Shem by family, language, country, and nation.
Gen.10.31
These are the sons of Shem by their clans and languages, in their territories and nations.
Gen.10.31
These were the sons of Shem, according to their families, according to their languages, in their lands, according to their nations.
Gen.10.31
These were the descendants of Shem, identified according to their tribes, languages, territories, and nations.
Gen.10.32
These are the families of the sons of Noah, after their generations, in their nations: and by these were the nations divided in the earth after the flood.
Gen.10.32
This is the family tree of the sons of Noah as they developed into nations. From them nations developed all across the Earth after the flood.
Gen.10.32
These are the clans of Noah's sons, according to their lines of descent, within their nations. From these the nations spread out over the earth after the flood.
Gen.10.32
These were the families of the sons of Noah, according to their generations, in their nations; and from these the nations were divided on the earth after the flood.
Gen.10.32
These are the families that came from Noah's sons, listed nation by nation according to their lines of descent. The earth was populated with the people of these nations after the Flood.
Gen.11.1
And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech.
Gen.11.1
At one time, the whole Earth spoke the same language.
Gen.11.1
Now the whole world had one language and a common speech.
Gen.11.1
Now the whole earth had one language and one speech.
Gen.11.1
At one time the whole world spoke a single language and used the same words.
Gen.11.2
And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelt there.
Gen.11.2
It so happened that as they moved out of the east, they came upon a plain in the land of Shinar and settled down.
Gen.11.2
As men moved eastward, they found a plain in Shinar and settled there.
Gen.11.2
And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar, and they dwelt there.
Gen.11.2
As the people migrated eastward, they found a plain in the land of Babylonia and settled there.
Gen.11.3
And they said one to another, Go to, let us make brick, and burn them throughly. And they had brick for stone, and slime had they for morter.
Gen.11.3
They said to one another, "Come, let's make bricks and fire them well." They used brick for stone and tar for mortar.
Gen.11.3
They said to each other, "Come, let's make bricks and bake them thoroughly." They used brick instead of stone, and tar for mortar.
Gen.11.3
Then they said to one another, "Come, let us make bricks and bake them thoroughly." They had brick for stone, and they had asphalt for mortar.
Gen.11.3
They began to talk about construction projects. "Come," they said, "let's make great piles of burnt brick and collect natural asphalt to use as mortar.
Gen.11.4
And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth.
Gen.11.4
Then they said, "Come, let's build ourselves a city and a tower that reaches Heaven. Let's make ourselves famous so we won't be scattered here and there across the Earth."
Gen.11.4
Then they said, "Come, let us build ourselves a city, with a tower that reaches to the heavens, so that we may make a name for ourselves and not be scattered over the face of the whole earth."
Gen.11.4
And they said, "Come, let us build ourselves a city, and a tower whose top is in the heavens; let us make a name for ourselves, lest we be scattered abroad over the face of the whole earth."
Gen.11.4
Let's build a great city with a tower that reaches to the skies--a monument to our greatness! This will bring us together and keep us from scattering all over the world."
Gen.11.5
And the LORD came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of men builded.
Gen.11.5
GOD came down to look over the city and the tower those people had built.
Gen.11.5
But the LORD came down to see the city and the tower that the men were building.
Gen.11.5
But the LORD came down to see the city and the tower which the sons of men had built.
Gen.11.5
But the LORD came down to see the city and the tower the people were building.
Gen.11.6
And the LORD said, Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do.
Gen.11.6
GOD took one look and said, "One people, one language; why, this is only a first step. No telling what they'll come up with next--they'll stop at nothing!
Gen.11.6
The LORD said, "If as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them.
Gen.11.6
And the LORD said, "Indeed the people are one and they all have one language, and this is what they begin to do; now nothing that they propose to do will be withheld from them.
Gen.11.6
"Look!" he said. "If they can accomplish this when they have just begun to take advantage of their common language and political unity, just think of what they will do later. Nothing will be impossible for them!
Gen.11.7
Go to, let us go down, and there confound their language, that they may not understand one another's speech.
Gen.11.7
Come, we'll go down and garble their speech so they won't understand each other."
Gen.11.7
Come, let us go down and confuse their language so they will not understand each other."
Gen.11.7
Come, let Us go down and there confuse their language, that they may not understand one another's speech."
Gen.11.7
Come, let's go down and give them different languages. Then they won't be able to understand each other."
Gen.11.8
So the LORD scattered them abroad from thence upon the face of all the earth: and they left off to build the city.
Gen.11.8
Then GOD scattered them from there all over the world. And they had to quit building the city.
Gen.11.8
So the LORD scattered them from there over all the earth, and they stopped building the city.
Gen.11.8
So the LORD scattered them abroad from there over the face of all the earth, and they ceased building the city.
Gen.11.8
In that way, the LORD scattered them all over the earth; and that ended the building of the city.
Gen.11.9
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.
Gen.11.9
That's how it came to be called Babel, because there GOD turned their language into "babble." From there GOD scattered them all over the world. [JC]
Gen.11.9
That is why it was called Babel -because there the LORD confused the language of the whole world. From there the LORD scattered them over the face of the whole earth.
Gen.11.9
Therefore its name is called Babel, because there the LORD confused the language of all the earth; and from there the LORD scattered them abroad over the face of all the earth.
Gen.11.9
That is why the city was called Babel, because it was there that the LORD confused the people by giving them many languages, thus scattering them across the earth.
Matt.4.23
And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.
Matt.4.23
From there he went all over Galilee. He used synagogues for meeting places and taught people the truth of God. God's kingdom was his theme--that beginning right now they were under God's government, a good government! He also healed people of their diseases and of the bad effects of their bad lives.
Matt.4.23
Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.
Matt.4.23
Then His fame went throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all sick people who were afflicted with various diseases and torments, and those who were demon-possessed, epileptics, and paralytics; and He healed them.
Matt.4.23
Jesus traveled throughout Galilee teaching in the synagogues, preaching everywhere the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed people who had every kind of sickness and disease.
Matt.4.24
And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.
Matt.4.24
Word got around the entire Roman province of Syria. People brought anybody with an ailment, whether mental, emotional, or physical. Jesus healed them, one and all.
Matt.4.24
News about him spread all over Syria, and people brought to him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering severe pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed, and he healed them.
Matt.4.24
Great multitudes followed Him--from Galilee, and from Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.
Matt.4.24
News about him spread far beyond the borders of Galilee so that the sick were soon coming to be healed from as far away as Syria. And whatever their illness and pain, or if they were possessed by demons, or were epileptics, or were paralyzed--he healed them all.
Matt.4.25
And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judaea, and from beyond Jordan.
Matt.4.25
More and more people came, the momentum gathering. Besides those from Galilee, crowds came from the "Ten Towns" across the lake, others up from Jerusalem and Judea, still others from across the Jordan.
Matt.4.25
Large crowds from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea and the region across the Jordan followed him.
Matt.4.25
Great multitudes followed Him--from Galilee, and from Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.
Matt.4.25
Large crowds followed him wherever he went--people from Galilee, the Ten Towns, Jerusalem, from all over Judea, and from east of the Jordan River.
Matt.5.1
And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
Matt.5.1
When Jesus saw his ministry drawing huge crowds, he climbed a hillside. Those who were apprenticed to him, the committed, climbed with him. Arriving at a quiet place, he sat down
Matt.5.1
Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him,
Matt.5.1
And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him.
Matt.5.1
One day as the crowds were gathering, Jesus went up the mountainside with his disciples and sat down to teach them.
Matt.5.2
And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
Matt.5.2
and taught his climbing companions. This is what he said:
Matt.5.2
and he began to teach them saying:
Matt.5.2
Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying:
Matt.5.2
This is what he taught them:
Matt.5.3
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matt.5.3
"You're blessed when you're at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule.
Matt.5.3
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matt.5.3
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matt.5.3
"God blesses those who realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is given to them.
Matt.5.4
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Matt.5.4
"You're blessed when you feel you've lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you.
Matt.5.4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Matt.5.4
Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.
Matt.5.4
God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Matt.5.5
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Matt.5.5
"You're blessed when you're content with just who you are--no more, no less. That's the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can't be bought.
Matt.5.5
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Matt.5.5
Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.
Matt.5.5
God blesses those who are gentle and lowly, for the whole earth will belong to them.
Matt.5.6
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Matt.5.6
"You're blessed when you've worked up a good appetite for God. He's food and drink in the best meal you'll ever eat.
Matt.5.6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Matt.5.6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.
Matt.5.6
God blesses those who are hungry and thirsty for justice, for they will receive it in full.
Matt.5.7
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Matt.5.7
"You're blessed when you care. At the moment of being "carefull,' you find yourselves cared for.
Matt.5.7
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Matt.5.7
Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy.
Matt.5.7
God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Matt.5.8
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Matt.5.8
"You're blessed when you get your inside world--your mind and heart--put right. Then you can see God in the outside world.
Matt.5.8
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Matt.5.8
Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God.
Matt.5.8
God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.
Matt.5.9
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Matt.5.9
"You're blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That's when you discover who you really are, and your place in God's family.
Matt.5.9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Matt.5.9
Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.
Matt.5.9
God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.
Matt.5.10
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matt.5.10
"You're blessed when your commitment to God provokes persecution. The persecution drives you even deeper into God's kingdom.
Matt.5.10
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matt.5.10
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matt.5.10
God blesses those who are persecuted because they live for God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
Matt.5.11
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Matt.5.11
"Not only that--count yourselves blessed every time people put you down or throw you out or speak lies about you to discredit me. What it means is that the truth is too close for comfort and they are uncomfortable.
Matt.5.11
"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.
Matt.5.11
"Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake.
Matt.5.11
"God blesses you when you are mocked and persecuted and lied about because you are my followers.
Matt.5.12
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Matt.5.12
You can be glad when that happens--give a cheer, even!-for though they don't like it, I do! And all heaven applauds. And know that you are in good company. My prophets and witnesses have always gotten into this kind of trouble.
Matt.5.12
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Matt.5.12
Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Matt.5.12
Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted, too.
Matt.5.13
Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
Matt.5.13
"Let me tell you why you are here. You're here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth. If you lose your saltiness, how will people taste godliness? You've lost your usefulness and will end up in the garbage.
Matt.5.13
"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.
Matt.5.13
"You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.
Matt.5.13
"You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it useful again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless.
Matt.5.14
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Matt.5.14
"Here's another way to put it: You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We're going public with this, as public as a city on a hill.
Matt.5.14
"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.
Matt.5.14
"You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.
Matt.5.14
You are the light of the world--like a city on a mountain, glowing in the night for all to see.
Matt.5.15
Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
Matt.5.15
If I make you light-bearers, you don't think I'm going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I'm putting you on a light stand.
Matt.5.15
Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.
Matt.5.15
Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.
Matt.5.15
Don't hide your light under a basket! Instead, put it on a stand and let it shine for all.
Matt.5.16
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Matt.5.16
Now that I've put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand--shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you'll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.
Matt.5.16
In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
Matt.5.16
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
Matt.5.16
In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
Matt.5.17
Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
Matt.5.17
"Don't suppose for a minute that I have come to demolish the Scriptures--either God's Law or the Prophets. I'm not here to demolish but to complete. I am going to put it all together, pull it all together in a vast panorama.
Matt.5.17
"Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.
Matt.5.17
"Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.
Matt.5.17
"Don't misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came to fulfill them.
Matt.5.18
For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
Matt.5.18
God's Law is more real and lasting than the stars in the sky and the ground at your feet. Long after stars burn out and earth wears out, God's Law will be alive and working.
Matt.5.18
I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.
Matt.5.18
For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled.
Matt.5.18
I assure you, until heaven and earth disappear, even the smallest detail of God's law will remain until its purpose is achieved.
Matt.5.19
Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
Matt.5.19
"Trivialize even the smallest item in God's Law and you will only have trivialized yourself. But take it seriously, show the way for others, and you will find honor in the kingdom.
Matt.5.19
Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
Matt.5.19
Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
Matt.5.19
So if you break the smallest commandment and teach others to do the same, you will be the least in the Kingdom of Heaven. But anyone who obeys God's laws and teaches them will be great in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Matt.5.20
For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Matt.5.20
Unless you do far better than the Pharisees in the matters of right living, you won't know the first thing about entering the kingdom.
Matt.5.20
For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.
Matt.5.20
For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.
Matt.5.20
"But I warn you--unless you obey God better than the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees do, you can't enter the Kingdom of Heaven at all!
Ps.4.1
Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
Ps.4.1
When I call, give me answers. God, take my side! Once, in a tight place, you gave me room; Now I'm in trouble again: grace me! hear me!
Ps.4.1
Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer.
Ps.4.1
Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.
Ps.4.1
Answer me when I call, O God who declares me innocent. Take away my distress. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
Ps.4.2
O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.
Ps.4.2
You rabble--how long do I put up with your scorn? How long will you lust after lies? How long will you live crazed by illusion?
Ps.4.2
How long, O men, will you turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods? Selah
Ps.4.2
How long, O you sons of men, Will you turn my glory to shame? How long will you love worthlessness And seek falsehood?Selah
Ps.4.2
How long will you people ruin my reputation? How long will you make these groundless accusations? How long will you pursue lies?
Ps.4.3
But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
Ps.4.3
Look at this: look Who got picked by GOD! He listens the split second I call to him.
Ps.4.3
Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself; the LORD will hear when I call to him.
Ps.4.3
But know that the LORD has set apart for Himself him who is godly; The LORD will hear when I call to Him.
Ps.4.3
You can be sure of this: The LORD has set apart the godly for himself. The LORD will answer when I call to him.
Ps.4.4
Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
Ps.4.4
Complain if you must, but don't lash out. Keep your mouth shut, and let your heart do the talking.
Ps.4.4
In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. Selah
Ps.4.4
Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still.Selah
Ps.4.4
Don't sin by letting anger gain control over you. Think about it overnight and remain silent.
Ps.4.5
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
Ps.4.5
Build your case before God and wait for his verdict.
Ps.4.5
Offer right sacrifices and trust in the LORD.
Ps.4.5
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in the LORD.
Ps.4.5
Offer proper sacrifices, and trust in the LORD.
Ps.4.6
There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
Ps.4.6
Why is everyone hungry for more? "More, more," they say. "More, more." I have God's more-than-enough,
Ps.4.6
Many are asking, "Who can show us any good?" Let the light of your face shine upon us, O LORD.
Ps.4.6
There are many who say, "Who will show us any good?" LORD, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us.
Ps.4.6
Many people say, "Who will show us better times?" Let the smile of your face shine on us, LORD.
Ps.4.7
Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
Ps.4.7
More joy in one ordinary day Than they get in all their shopping sprees.
Ps.4.7
You have filled my heart with greater joy than when their grain and new wine abound.
Ps.4.7
You have put gladness in my heart, More than in the season that their grain and wine increased.
Ps.4.7
You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and wine.
Ps.4.8
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
Ps.4.8
At day's end I'm ready for sound sleep, For you, GOD, have put my life back together.
Ps.4.8
I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
Ps.4.8
I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
Ps.4.8
I will lie down in peace and sleep, for you alone, O LORD, will keep me safe.
