By these were the isles of the Gentiles divided in their lands; every one after his tongue, after their families, in their nations.
From these descendants, the coastal peoples and nations were spread out across their lands, each group with its own language, organized by families and nations.
This verse explains how Noah's descendants spread out to form different nations, each developing their own languages and territories.
📚 Historical Context
Genesis 10 is part of the biblical account known as the Table of Nations, which lists the descendants of Noah's sons after the Great Flood, showing how humanity began to repopulate the earth. This verse specifically describes the descendants of Japheth spreading out to various coastal regions and islands, forming distinct groups among the Gentiles. It illustrates the early divisions of people based on language, family lines, and territories, reflecting the ancient world's emerging cultural and ethnic diversity.
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