Genesis 10:5 kjv — By these were the isles of the Gentiles divided in their lands; every one after his tongue, after their families, in th…

King James Version

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

— Genesis 10:5, King James Version

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Genesis 10 — Context

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The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.

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And the sons of Gomer; Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.

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And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim.

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

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And the sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, and Phut, and Canaan.

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And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabtah, and Raamah, and Sabtecha: and the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and Dedan.

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And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be a mighty one in the earth.

Genesis 10:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 10:5 say?
Genesis 10:5 in the King James Version reads: “By these were the isles of the Gentiles divided in their lands; every one after his tongue, after their families, in their nations.”
Where is Genesis 10:5 in the Bible?
Genesis 10:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 10, verse 5.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 10:5.
What translation should I read Genesis 10:5 in?
Genesis 10:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 10:5?
Genesis 10:5 reads (KJV): “By these were the isles of the Gentiles divided in their lands; every one after his tongue, after their families, in their nations.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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