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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/genesis/10.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/10.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />These are the sons of Shem by their clans and languages, in their territories and nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Shem, identified by clan, language, territory, and national identity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />These are the sons of Shem, by their clans, their languages, their lands, and their nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />These are the sons of Shem, according to their clans, languages, lands, and nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />These <i>are</i> the sons of Shem, after their families, after their tongues, in their lands, after their nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />These <i>were</i> the sons of Shem, according to their families, according to their languages, in their lands, according to their nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />These are the sons of Shem, according to their families, according to their languages, by their lands, <i>and</i> according to their nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />These are the sons of Shem, according to their families, according to their languages, by their lands, according to their nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />These are the sons of Shem, according to their families, according to their languages, by their lands, according to their nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />These are the sons of Shem, according to their families, according to their tongues, by their lands, according to their nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />These are Shem’s descendants according to their constituent groups (families), according to their languages, by their lands, according to their nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />These are Shem’s sons by their clans, according to their languages, in their lands and their nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />These are Shem&#8217s sons by their clans, according to their languages, in their lands and their nations. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />These are the sons of Shem, after their families, after their tongues, in their lands, after their nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />These are the sons of Shem, after their families, after their tongues, in their lands, after their nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />These were Shem's descendants by families and languages within their countries according to their nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />These are the descendants of Shem, living in their different tribes and countries, each group speaking its own language. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />These are Shem's descendants, listed by their families, each with their own lands, language, and family groups.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />These are the sons of Shem, according to their clans, languages, lands, and nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />These are the sons of Shem according to their families, according to their languages, by their lands, and according to their nations. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />These are the sons of Shem, after their families, after their languages, in their lands, after their nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />These are the sons of Shem, after their families, after their tongues, in their lands, after their nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />These are the sons of Shem, by their families, according to their languages, lands, and nations. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />These [are] sons of Shem, by their families, by their tongues, in their lands, by their nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> These are sons of Shem, by their families, by their tongues, in their lands, by their nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />These the sons of Shem, according to their families, according to their tongues, in their lands, according to their nations.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />These are the children of Sem according to their kindreds and tongues, and countries in their nations. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />These are the sons of Shem according to their kindred, and tongues, and the regions within their nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />These are the descendants of Shem, according to their clans, according to their languages, by their lands, by their nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />These are the descendants of Shem, by their families, their languages, their lands, and their nations.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />These are the sons of Shem, after their families, their languages, in their lands, after their nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />These are the sons of Sheem with their families, with their languages, in their lands, in these their peoples.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />These are the sons of Shem, after their families, after their tongues, in their lands, after their nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />These were the sons of Sem in their tribes, according to their tongues, in their countries, and in their nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/10-31.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=2287" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/10.htm">The Semites</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">30</span>Their territory extended from Mesha to Sephar, in the eastern hill country. <span class="reftext">31</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ’êl·leh (Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">These</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">are the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/8035.htm" title="8035: šêm (N-proper-ms) -- Name, oldest son of Noah. The same as shem; name; Shem, a son of Noah.">of Shem,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4940.htm" title="4940: lə·miš·pə·ḥō·ṯām (Prep-l:: N-fpc:: 3mp) -- From shaphah; a family, i.e. Circle of relatives; figuratively, a class, a species or sort; by extens. A tribe or people.">according to their clans,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3956.htm" title="3956: lil·šō·nō·ṯām (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 3mp) -- Tongue. Or lashon; also feminine lshonah; from lashan; the tongue, used literally, and figuratively.">languages,</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: bə·’ar·ṣō·ṯām (Prep-b:: N-fpc:: 3mp) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">lands,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1471.htm" title="1471: lə·ḡō·w·yê·hem (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Rarely goy; apparently from the same root as gevah; a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts.">and nations.</a> </span><span class="reftext">32</span>All these are the clans of Noah’s sons, according to their generations and nations. From these the nations of the earth spread out after the flood.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-1.htm">Genesis 11:1-9</a></span><br />Now the whole world had one language and a common form of speech. / And as people journeyed eastward, they found a plain in the land of Shinar and settled there. / And they said to one another, “Come, let us make bricks and bake them thoroughly.” So they used brick instead of stone, and tar instead of mortar. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-26.htm">Acts 17:26</a></span><br />From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-8.htm">Deuteronomy 32:8</a></span><br />When the Most High gave the nations their inheritance, when He divided the sons of man, He set the boundaries of the peoples according to the number of the sons of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-19.htm">1 Chronicles 1:19</a></span><br />Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-35.htm">Luke 3:35-36</a></span><br />the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, / the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-18.htm">Isaiah 66:18</a></span><br />“And I, knowing their deeds and thoughts, am coming to gather all nations and tongues, and they will come and see My glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-5.htm">Acts 2:5-11</a></span><br />Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. / And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language. / Astounded and amazed, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-12.htm">Romans 15:12</a></span><br />And once more, Isaiah says: “The Root of Jesse will appear, One who will arise to rule over the Gentiles; in Him the Gentiles will put their hope.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-5.htm">1 Chronicles 1:5-7</a></span><br />The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. / The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah. / And the sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, the Kittites, and the Rodanites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a></span><br />Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-10.htm">Isaiah 11:10</a></span><br />On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Revelation 7:9</a></span><br />After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/9-19.htm">Genesis 9:19</a></span><br />These three were the sons of Noah, and from them the whole earth was populated.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/38-6.htm">Ezekiel 38:6</a></span><br />as well as Gomer with all its troops, and Beth-togarmah from the far north with all its troops—the many nations with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zephaniah/3-9.htm">Zephaniah 3:9</a></span><br />For then I will restore pure lips to the peoples, that all may call upon the name of the LORD and serve Him shoulder to shoulder.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">These are the sons of Shem, after their families, after their tongues, in their lands, after their nations.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/10-5.htm">Genesis 10:5,20</a></b></br> By these were the isles of the Gentiles divided in their lands; every one after his tongue, after their families, in their nations… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/17-26.htm">Acts 17:26</a></b></br> And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/10-20.htm">Clans</a> <a href="/genesis/10-20.htm">Families</a> <a href="/genesis/10-20.htm">Languages</a> <a href="/genesis/10-20.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/genesis/10-20.htm">Offspring</a> <a href="/genesis/10-22.htm">Shem</a> <a href="/genesis/10-20.htm">Territories</a> <a href="/genesis/10-20.htm">Tongues</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/10-32.htm">Clans</a> <a href="/genesis/10-32.htm">Families</a> <a href="/isaiah/66-18.htm">Languages</a> <a href="/genesis/10-32.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/genesis/12-7.htm">Offspring</a> <a href="/genesis/11-10.htm">Shem</a> <a href="/joshua/13-32.htm">Territories</a> <a href="/exodus/26-17.htm">Tongues</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/10-1.htm">The generations of Noah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/10-2.htm">Japheth.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/10-6.htm">Ham.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/10-8.htm">Nimrod becomes the first monarch; the descendants of Canaan.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/10-21.htm">The sons of Shem.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>These are the sons of Shem</b><br>Shem is one of Noah's three sons, and his descendants are traditionally associated with the Semitic peoples. The genealogies in <a href="/genesis/10.htm">Genesis 10</a>, often called the Table of Nations, trace the origins of various ethnic groups. Shem's lineage is significant as it leads to Abraham, the patriarch of the Israelites, and ultimately to Jesus Christ. This highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to Noah that the earth would be repopulated through his sons.<p><b>according to their clans</b><br>The term "clans" refers to extended family groups or tribes. In ancient times, these clans formed the basic social units, often living together and sharing resources. The division into clans suggests a structured society with distinct family identities, which is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, emphasizing the importance of family lineage and heritage.<p><b>languages</b><br>The mention of languages is significant, as it foreshadows the events of the Tower of Babel in <a href="/genesis/11.htm">Genesis 11</a>, where God confuses human language, leading to the dispersion of peoples. This division by language underscores the diversity of human culture and the complexity of communication, which is later reversed at Pentecost in <a href="/acts/2.htm">Acts 2</a>, symbolizing the unifying power of the Holy Spirit.<p><b>lands</b><br>The allocation of lands indicates the geographical spread of Shem's descendants. This distribution is crucial for understanding the historical and cultural context of the ancient Near East. The lands occupied by Shem's descendants include regions that are central to biblical history, such as Mesopotamia, which is often considered the cradle of civilization.<p><b>and nations</b><br>The formation of nations from Shem's descendants points to the development of organized societies with distinct political and cultural identities. This concept of nationhood is central to the biblical narrative, as it sets the stage for the emergence of Israel as a chosen nation. The idea of nations also ties into the prophetic vision of all nations being blessed through Abraham's seed, ultimately fulfilled in Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/shem.htm">Shem</a></b><br>One of Noah's three sons, Shem is considered the ancestor of several Semitic peoples. His lineage is significant in biblical history, as it includes the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, leading to the nation of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/clans.htm">Clans</a></b><br>Refers to the extended family groups that descended from Shem. These clans played a crucial role in the development of early civilizations and the spread of cultures.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/l/languages.htm">Languages</a></b><br>Indicates the diversity of languages that emerged from Shem's descendants. This diversity is a precursor to the events at the Tower of Babel, where God confused human language.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/l/lands.htm">Lands</a></b><br>The territories occupied by Shem's descendants. These lands are significant in biblical history, as they include regions that would later become central to the accounts of the Old Testament.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/n/nations.htm">Nations</a></b><br>The formation of distinct nations from Shem's lineage. This highlights the development of organized societies and governance among his descendants.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_lineage.htm">The Importance of Lineage</a></b><br>Understanding the genealogies in the Bible helps us see God's sovereign plan unfolding through history. It reminds us that God works through families and generations to accomplish His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/diversity_and_unity_in_god's_plan.htm">Diversity and Unity in God's Plan</a></b><br>The mention of clans, languages, lands, and nations highlights the diversity within humanity. Yet, it also points to the unity of God's overarching plan to bring redemption to all peoples through Jesus Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a></b><br>The formation of nations from Shem's descendants illustrates God's control over the rise and fall of nations. Believers can trust that God is sovereign over the affairs of the world today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_language_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Language in God's Plan</a></b><br>Language is a powerful tool that God uses to fulfill His purposes. The diversity of languages reminds us of the need for effective communication of the Gospel across cultural and linguistic barriers.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_genesis_10_25_align_with_geology.htm">How can Genesis 10:25 claim “the earth was divided” in Peleg’s time when geological records indicate continental drift happened millions of years earlier? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_earth_repopulate_from_8_people.htm">How was the entire Earth repopulated from only eight survivors so rapidly (Genesis 9:1)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_genesis_11_1_with_language_diversity.htm">If the entire world shared one language (Genesis 11:1), how do we reconcile this with evidence suggesting diverse language families existed long before this era?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_besetting_sins.htm">What is the biblical connection between Syria and Aram?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 31, 32.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">These</span> <span class="cmt_word">are the sons of Shorn, after their families, after their tongues, in their lands, after their nations</span>. The pedigree of the Shemite tribes is closed with the customary formula (vide ver. 5); that which follows being the concluding formula for the entire table of nations. <span class="cmt_word">These are the families of the sons of Noah, after their generations</span> (literally, <span class="accented">according to their Tholdoth, or historical developments</span>), <span class="cmt_word">in their nation,: and by these</span> (literally, <span class="accented">from the</span>) <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>were the nations divided</span> (or, did the nations scatter themselves) <span class="cmt_word">in the earth after the flood.</span> <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/10-31.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">These</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֣לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are the sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בְנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Shem,</span><br /><span class="heb">שֵׁ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(šêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8035.htm">Strong's 8035: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shem -- 'name', oldest son of Noah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">according to their clans,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(lə·miš·pə·ḥō·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4940.htm">Strong's 4940: </a> </span><span class="str2">A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people</span><br /><br /><span class="word">languages,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִלְשֹׁנֹתָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(lil·šō·nō·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">The tongue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">lands,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּאַרְצֹתָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(bə·’ar·ṣō·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and nations.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְגוֹיֵהֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḡō·w·yê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1471.htm">Strong's 1471: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/10-31.htm">Genesis 10:31 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/10-31.htm">Genesis 10:31 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/10-31.htm">Genesis 10:31 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/10-31.htm">Genesis 10:31 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/10-31.htm">Genesis 10:31 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/10-31.htm">Genesis 10:31 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/10-31.htm">Genesis 10:31 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/10-31.htm">Genesis 10:31 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/10-31.htm">Genesis 10:31 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/10-31.htm">Genesis 10:31 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/10-31.htm">OT Law: Genesis 10:31 These are the sons of Shem after (Gen. 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