Genesis 10:32
New International Version
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.

New Living Translation
These are the clans that descended from Noah’s sons, arranged by nation according to their lines of descent. All the nations of the earth descended from these clans after the great flood.

English Standard Version
These are the clans of the sons of Noah, according to their genealogies, in their nations, and from these the nations spread abroad on the earth after the flood.

Berean Standard Bible
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.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
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.

New American Standard Bible
These are the families of the sons of Noah, according to their descendants, by their nations; and out of these the nations were separated on the earth after the flood.

NASB 1995
These are the families of the sons of Noah, according to their genealogies, by their nations; and out of these the nations were separated on the earth after the flood.

NASB 1977
These are the families of the sons of Noah, according to their genealogies, by their nations; and out of these the nations were separated on the earth after the flood.

Legacy Standard Bible
These are the families of the sons of Noah, according to their generations, by their nations; and out of these the nations were separated on the earth after the flood.

Amplified Bible
These are the families of the sons of Noah, according to their descendants, by their nations; and from these [people] the nations were separated and spread abroad on the earth after the flood.

Christian Standard Bible
These are the clans of Noah’s sons, according to their family records, in their nations. The nations on earth spread out from these after the flood.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
These are the clans of Noah’s sons, according to their family records, in their nations. The nations on earth spread out from these after the flood.

American Standard Version
These are the families of the sons of Noah, after their generations, in their nations: and of these were the nations divided in the earth after the flood.

Contemporary English Version
This completes the list of Noah's descendants. After the flood their descendants became nations and spread all over the world.

English Revised Version
These are the families of the sons of Noah, after their generations, in their nations: and of these were the nations divided in the earth after the flood.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
These were the families of Noah's sons listed by their genealogies, nation by nation. From these [descendants] the nations spread over the earth after the flood.

Good News Translation
All these peoples are the descendants of Noah, nation by nation, according to their different lines of descent. After the flood all the nations of the earth were descended from the sons of Noah.

International Standard Version
These are the families of Noah's sons, according to their records, by their nations. From these people, the nations on the earth spread out after the flood.

Majority Standard Bible
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.

NET Bible
These are the families of the sons of Noah, according to their genealogies, by their nations, and from these the nations spread over the earth after the flood.

New Heart English Bible
These are the families of the sons of Noah, after their generations, in their nations, and from these the nations branched out on the earth after the flood.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

World English Bible
These are the families of the sons of Noah, by their generations, according to their nations. The nations divided from these in the earth after the flood.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
These [are] families of the sons of Noah, by their generations, in their nations, and by these the nations have been parted in the earth after the flood.

Young's Literal Translation
These are families of the sons of Noah, by their births, in their nations, and by these have the nations been parted in the earth after the deluge.

Smith's Literal Translation
These the families of Noah after their generations, in their nations and by these were the nations divided in the earth after the flood.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
These are the families of Noe, according to their peoples and nations. By these were the nations divided on the earth after the flood.

Catholic Public Domain Version
These are the families of Noah, according to their peoples and nations. The nations became divided according to these, on the earth after the great flood.

New American Bible
These are the clans of Noah’s sons, according to their origins and by their nations. From these the nations of the earth branched out after the flood.

New Revised Standard Version
These are the families of Noah’s sons, according to their genealogies, in their nations; and from these the nations spread abroad on the earth after the flood.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
These are the descendants of the sons of Noah, according to their families, in their nations: and from these the people spread abroad on the earth after the flood.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The families of the children of Noah with their generations with their families among their peoples; and from these the nations in the earth were set apart after the flood.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
These are the families of the sons of Noah, after their generations, in their nations; and of these were the nations divided in the earth after the flood.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
These are the tribes of the sons of Noe, according to their generations, according to their nations: of them were the islands of the Gentiles scattered over the earth after the flood.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Semites
31These are the sons of Shem, according to their clans, languages, lands, and nations. 32All 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.

Cross References
Acts 17:26
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.

Deuteronomy 32:8
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.

Genesis 9:19
These three were the sons of Noah, and from them the whole earth was populated.

1 Chronicles 1:5-23
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. ...

Genesis 11:8-9
So the LORD scattered them from there over the face of all the earth, and they stopped building the city. / That is why it is called Babel, for there the LORD confused the language of the whole world, and from that place the LORD scattered them over the face of all the earth.

Genesis 11:1-9
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. ...

Luke 3:35-36
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,

Genesis 9:1
And God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth.

Genesis 11:10-32
This is the account of Shem. Two years after the flood, when Shem was 100 years old, he became the father of Arphaxad. / And after he had become the father of Arphaxad, Shem lived 500 years and had other sons and daughters. / When Arphaxad was 35 years old, he became the father of Shelah. ...

Romans 5:12
Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned.

Genesis 1:28
God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth.”

1 Peter 3:20
who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In the ark a few people, only eight souls, were saved through water.

Genesis 8:17
Bring out all the living creatures that are with you—birds, livestock, and everything that crawls upon the ground—so that they can spread out over the earth and be fruitful and multiply upon it.”

Isaiah 66:18
“And I, knowing their deeds and thoughts, am coming to gather all nations and tongues, and they will come and see My glory.

Genesis 5:32
After Noah was 500 years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth.


Treasury of Scripture

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.

are the.

Genesis 10:1,20,31
Now these are the generations of the sons of Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth: and unto them were sons born after the flood…

Genesis 5:29-31
And he called his name Noah, saying, This same shall comfort us concerning our work and toil of our hands, because of the ground which the LORD hath cursed…

and by.

nations.

Genesis 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.

Genesis 9:1,7,19
And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth…

Acts 17:26
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;

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Genesis 10
1. The generations of Noah.
2. Japheth.
6. Ham.
8. Nimrod becomes the first monarch; the descendants of Canaan.
21. The sons of Shem.














These are the clans
The term "clans" refers to family groups or tribes. In Hebrew, the word used is "מִשְׁפְּחוֹת" (mishpachot), which emphasizes the familial and tribal connections that were foundational to ancient societies. This highlights the importance of family lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative, underscoring the belief that God’s plan unfolds through specific family lines. The concept of clans also points to the ordered and intentional design of God in populating the earth.

of Noah’s sons
Noah's sons—Shem, Ham, and Japheth—are central figures in the post-flood narrative. They are seen as the progenitors of the human race after the flood, each representing different branches of humanity. This phrase emphasizes the continuity of God's covenant with Noah and his descendants, as well as the fulfillment of God's promise to repopulate the earth. The mention of Noah's sons also serves as a reminder of the righteousness of Noah, who found favor in God's eyes.

according to their lines of descent
This phrase underscores the genealogical records that are meticulously maintained throughout the Bible. The Hebrew word "תוֹלְדוֹת" (toledot) is often translated as "generations" or "descendants," and it signifies the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical context. It reflects the belief that God's promises and blessings are passed down through generations, and it highlights the structured and purposeful nature of God's plan for humanity.

in their nations
The term "nations" is derived from the Hebrew word "גּוֹיִם" (goyim), which refers to distinct groups of people or ethnicities. This phrase indicates the emergence of diverse cultures and societies from the descendants of Noah's sons. It reflects the biblical understanding of the world as a tapestry of nations, each with its own identity and role in God's overarching plan. The formation of nations is seen as part of God's design to fill the earth and establish a variety of peoples who would ultimately be blessed through Abraham's seed.

From these the nations spread out
This phrase captures the dispersion of humanity across the earth, a fulfillment of God's command to "be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth" (Genesis 9:1). The spreading out of nations is a testament to the growth and expansion of human civilization, as well as the diversity that arises from God's creative work. It also sets the stage for the unfolding of biblical history, where different nations play significant roles in the narrative of God's interaction with humanity.

over the earth after the flood
The mention of "after the flood" serves as a temporal marker, situating the events in the context of God's judgment and subsequent renewal of the earth. The flood narrative is a pivotal moment in biblical history, symbolizing both destruction and new beginnings. The repopulation of the earth after the flood signifies God's mercy and faithfulness in preserving humanity and providing a fresh start. It also foreshadows the ongoing account of redemption that unfolds throughout the Scriptures, culminating in the ultimate renewal through Christ.

(32) After their generations.--Heb., according to their Toldoth. This makes it probable that each family preserved in some way an historical record of its descent; and as this table is called the Toldoth of the Sons of Noah, it was probably formed by a comparison of numerous Toldoth, each showing the descent of various members of the three great families into which the sons of Noah were divided.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
All these
אֵ֣לֶּה (’êl·leh)
Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

are the clans
מִשְׁפְּחֹ֧ת (miš·pə·ḥōṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people

of Noah’s
נֹ֛חַ (nō·aḥ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5146: Noah -- 'rest', patriarch who survived the flood

sons,
בְּנֵי־ (bə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

according to their generations
לְתוֹלְדֹתָ֖ם (lə·ṯō·wl·ḏō·ṯām)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 8435: Descent, family, history

and nations.
בְּגוֹיֵהֶ֑ם (bə·ḡō·w·yê·hem)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts

From these
וּמֵאֵ֜לֶּה (ū·mê·’êl·leh)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

the nations
הַגּוֹיִ֛ם (hag·gō·w·yim)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts

of the earth
בָּאָ֖רֶץ (bā·’ā·reṣ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

spread out
נִפְרְד֧וּ (nip̄·rə·ḏū)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 6504: To break through, spread, separate

after
אַחַ֥ר (’a·ḥar)
Adverb
Strong's 310: The hind or following part

the flood.
הַמַּבּֽוּל׃ (ham·mab·būl)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3999: Flood -- a deluge


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