Genesis 10:5

By these were the isles of the Gentiles divided in their lands; every one after his tongue, after their families, in their nations.

By these were the isles {H339} of the Gentiles {H1471} divided in {H6504} their lands {H776}; every one {H376} after his tongue {H3956}, after their families {H4940}, in their nations {H1471}.

From these the islands of the nations were divided into their lands, each according to its language, according to their families, in their nations.

From these, the maritime peoples separated into their territories, according to their languages, by clans within their nations.

Of these were the isles of the nations divided in their lands, every one after his tongue, after their families, in their nations.

Commentary

Note: If the commentary doesn’t appear instantly, please allow 2–5 seconds for it to load. It is generated by Gemini 2.5 Flash using a prompt focused on Biblical fidelity over bias. While the insights have been consistently reliable, we encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit.

Please note that only the commentary section is AI-generated — the main Scripture and cross-references are stored on the site and are from trusted and verified sources.

Cross-References

  • Zephaniah 2:11 (5 votes)

    The LORD [will be] terrible unto them: for he will famish all the gods of the earth; and [men] shall worship him, every one from his place, [even] all the isles of the heathen.

  • Jeremiah 2:10 (4 votes)

    For pass over the isles of Chittim, and see; and send unto Kedar, and consider diligently, and see if there be such a thing.

  • Isaiah 42:4 (3 votes)

    He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law.

  • Genesis 10:20 (3 votes)

    These [are] the sons of Ham, after their families, after their tongues, in their countries, [and] in their nations.

  • Jeremiah 25:22 (3 votes)

    And all the kings of Tyrus, and all the kings of Zidon, and the kings of the isles which [are] beyond the sea,

  • Isaiah 42:10 (2 votes)

    Sing unto the LORD a new song, [and] his praise from the end of the earth, ye that go down to the sea, and all that is therein; the isles, and the inhabitants thereof.

  • Genesis 10:25 (2 votes)

    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.