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Genesis 10:8

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be a mighty one in the earth.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Cush had a son named Nimrod, who became a powerful and influential person on the earth.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse introduces Nimrod as a descendant of Cush who became a mighty and powerful figure in the ancient world.

📚 Historical Context

Genesis 10 is part of the biblical genealogy known as the Table of Nations, which traces the descendants of Noah's sons after the Great Flood and describes how various people groups spread across the earth. Cush, a son of Ham, is listed as the father of Nimrod, who is portrayed as a powerful and influential figure in the ancient world, often associated with early civilizations and city-building. This passage provides a foundational account of human migration and the rise of mighty leaders in the post-Flood era.

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