Bible Commentary

Genesis 11:8

The Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 11:8

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

So (literally, and) the Lord scattered them abroad (as the result of the confusion of their speech) upon the face of all the earth: and they left off to build the city. I.e. as a united community, which does not preclude the idea of the Babylonians subsequently finishing the structure.

Recommended reading

More for Genesis 11:8

Continue with other commentaries and DiscipleDeck content connected to this verse, chapter, or topic.

No additional mapped reading is available for this passage yet.