Genesis 10:20
New International Version
These are the sons of Ham by their clans and languages, in their territories and nations.

New Living Translation
These were the descendants of Ham, identified by clan, language, territory, and national identity.

English Standard Version
These are the sons of Ham, by their clans, their languages, their lands, and their nations.

Berean Standard Bible
These are the sons of Ham according to their clans, languages, lands, and nations.

King James Bible
These are the sons of Ham, after their families, after their tongues, in their countries, and in their nations.

New King James Version
These were the sons of Ham, according to their families, according to their languages, in their lands and in their nations.

New American Standard Bible
These are the sons of Ham, according to their families, according to their languages, by their lands, and by their nations.

NASB 1995
These are the sons of Ham, according to their families, according to their languages, by their lands, by their nations.

NASB 1977
These are the sons of Ham, according to their families, according to their languages, by their lands, by their nations.

Legacy Standard Bible
These are the sons of Ham, according to their families, according to their tongues, by their lands, by their nations.

Amplified Bible
These are the descendants of Ham according to their constituent groups, according to their languages, by their lands, and by their nations.

Christian Standard Bible
These are Ham’s sons by their clans, according to their languages, in their lands and their nations.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
These are Ham’s sons, by their clans, according to their languages, in their own lands and their nations.

American Standard Version
These are the sons of Ham, after their families, after their tongues, in their lands, in their nations.

English Revised Version
These are the sons of Ham, after their families, after their tongues, in their lands, in their nations.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
These were Ham's descendants by families and languages within their countries and nations.

Good News Translation
These are the descendants of Ham, living in their different tribes and countries, each group speaking its own language.

International Standard Version
These are Ham's descendants, listed by their families, each with their own lands, language, and family groups.

Majority Standard Bible
These are the sons of Ham according to their clans, languages, lands, and nations.

NET Bible
These are the sons of Ham, according to their families, according to their languages, by their lands, and by their nations.

New Heart English Bible
These are the sons of Ham, after their families, after their languages, in their lands, in their nations.

Webster's Bible Translation
These are the sons of Ham, after their families, after their tongues, in their countries, and in their nations.

World English Bible
These are the sons of Ham, after their families, according to their languages, in their lands and their nations.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
These [are] sons of Ham, by their families, by their tongues, in their lands, in their nations.

Young's Literal Translation
These are sons of Ham, by their families, by their tongues, in their lands, in their nations.

Smith's Literal Translation
These the sons of Hain according to their families, according to their tongues, in their lands, in their nations.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
These are the children of Cham in their kindreds, and tongues, and generations, and lands, and nations.

Catholic Public Domain Version
These are the sons of Ham in their kindred, and tongues, and generations, and lands, and nations.

New American Bible
These are the descendants of Ham, according to their clans, according to their languages, by their lands, by their nations.

New Revised Standard Version
These are the descendants of Ham, by their families, their languages, their lands, and their nations.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
These are the sons of Ham, after their families and their languages, in their lands and in their nations.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
These are the sons of Kham with their families with their languages, in their lands, in their nations.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
These are the sons of Ham, after their families, after their tongues, in their lands, in their nations.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
There were the sons of Cham in their tribes according to their tongues, in their countries, and in their nations.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Hamites
19and the borders of Canaan extended from Sidon toward Gerar as far as Gaza, and then toward Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim, as far as Lasha. 20These are the sons of Ham according to their clans, languages, lands, and nations.

Cross References
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. ...

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.

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.

Revelation 7:9
After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands.

1 Chronicles 1:8-16
The sons of Ham: Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan. / The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raamah, and Sabteca. The sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan. / Cush was the father of Nimrod, who began to be a mighty one on the earth. ...

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.

Zephaniah 3:9
For then I will restore pure lips to the peoples, that all may call upon the name of the LORD and serve Him shoulder to shoulder.

Luke 10:1
After this, the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of Him to every town and place He was about to visit.

Matthew 28:19
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

Romans 15:12
And once more, Isaiah says: “The Root of Jesse will appear, One who will arise to rule over the Gentiles; in Him the Gentiles will put their hope.”

Isaiah 11:10
On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious.

Ezekiel 38:2-6
“Son of man, set your face against Gog of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. Prophesy against him / and declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. / I will turn you around, put hooks in your jaws, and bring you out with all your army—your horses, your horsemen in full armor, and a great company armed with shields and bucklers, all brandishing their swords. ...

Jeremiah 46:9
Advance, O horses! Race furiously, O chariots! Let the warriors come forth—Cush and Put carrying their shields, men of Lydia drawing the bow.

Psalm 72:17
May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed.

Acts 2:5-11
Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. / And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language. / Astounded and amazed, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? ...


Treasury of Scripture

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

Genesis 10:6
And the sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, and Phut, and Canaan.

Genesis 11:1-9
And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech…

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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 sons of Ham
The phrase "sons of Ham" refers to the descendants of Ham, one of Noah's three sons. In Hebrew, "Ham" (חָם) is often associated with warmth or heat, which some scholars suggest may relate to the regions his descendants inhabited, often considered to be in Africa and parts of the Near East. The genealogies in Genesis 10, often called the Table of Nations, provide a foundational understanding of the spread of humanity post-Flood. From a conservative Christian perspective, this lineage underscores the fulfillment of God's command to "be fruitful and multiply" (Genesis 9:1), demonstrating the divine orchestration in the dispersion and development of different peoples and cultures.

according to their clans
The term "clans" (Hebrew: מִשְׁפְּחוֹת, mishpachot) indicates family groups or extended families. This highlights the importance of familial structures in ancient societies, which were the primary means of social organization. In the biblical context, clans were often the building blocks of tribes and nations, emphasizing the continuity of God's covenantal promises through family lines. The mention of clans also reflects the biblical theme of identity and belonging, rooted in one's ancestry and heritage.

languages
The mention of "languages" (Hebrew: לְשֹׁנוֹת, leshonot) is significant, as it prefigures the narrative of the Tower of Babel in Genesis 11, where God confuses human language to scatter people across the earth. This diversity of language is seen as part of God's sovereign plan, illustrating both the unity and diversity within humanity. From a conservative viewpoint, the multiplicity of languages is a testament to God's creative power and the complexity of human culture, which ultimately finds its unity in the worship of God.

lands
The word "lands" (Hebrew: אַרְצוֹת, aratzot) refers to the geographical territories occupied by the descendants of Ham. This distribution of land is a fulfillment of God's promise to Noah and his sons to fill the earth. The allocation of lands to different peoples is seen as part of God's providential care and order, ensuring that each group has a place to inhabit and cultivate. It also reflects the biblical theme of stewardship, where humanity is called to manage and care for the earth responsibly.

and nations
The term "nations" (Hebrew: גּוֹיִם, goyim) signifies the formation of distinct political and social entities. In the biblical narrative, nations are often seen as both a source of conflict and a means of blessing, as God's redemptive plan unfolds through Israel and ultimately through Christ to all nations. The establishment of nations is part of God's design for human society, providing structure and governance. From a conservative Christian perspective, the existence of nations points to the ultimate gathering of all peoples under the lordship of Christ, as prophesied in Revelation, where every nation, tribe, and tongue will worship before the throne of God.

Verse 20. - These are the sons of Ham, after their families, after their tongues, in their countries, and in their nations (vide ver. 5).

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

the sons
בְנֵי־ (ḇə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Ham
חָ֔ם (ḥām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2526: Ham -- a son of Noah, also his descendants, also a name for Egyptians

according to their clans,
לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֖ם (lə·miš·pə·ḥō·ṯām)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people

languages,
לִלְשֹֽׁנֹתָ֑ם (lil·šō·nō·ṯām)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3956: The tongue

lands,
בְּאַרְצֹתָ֖ם (bə·’ar·ṣō·ṯām)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 776: Earth, land

and nations.
בְּגוֹיֵהֶֽם׃ (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


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