Font Size
Genesis 11:9
English Standard Version
Genesis 11:9
English Standard Version
9 Therefore its name was called (A)Babel, because there the Lord confused[a] the language of all the earth. And from there the Lord dispersed them over the face of all the earth.
Read full chapterFootnotes
- Genesis 11:9 Babel sounds like the Hebrew for confused
English Standard Version (ESV)
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.
Bible Gateway Recommends
ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal: 27-Volume Old Testament Boxed Set
Retail: $199.99
Our Price: $111.99
Save: $88.00 (44%)
ESV Premium Gift Bible, Imitation Leather, Black w/ Flame Design
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $12.99
Save: $7.00 (35%)
ESV MacArthur Study Bible, 2nd Edition--soft leather-look, brown
Retail: $79.99
Our Price: $46.99
Save: $33.00 (41%)
ESV Study Bible, Burgundy Genuine Leather with Thumb Index
Retail: $124.99
Our Price: $64.99
Save: $60.00 (48%)
ESV Scripture Journal: New Testament Set (Artwork by Ruth Chou Simons)
Retail: $99.99
Our Price: $44.99
Save: $55.00 (55%)