So the LORD scattered them abroad from thence upon the face of all the earth: and they left off to build the city.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century
  1. נסע nāsa‛ “pluck out, break up, journey.” מקדם mı̂qedem “eastward, or on the east side” as in ([Refere…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The Lord (Jehovah) scattered them abroad from thence upon the face of all the earth: and they left off to build the ci…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

So the Lord scattered them abroad. People had already been spread abroad; and this should not be regarded as a punishment, since it rather…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

So the Lord scattered them abroad from there, upon the
face of all the earth

Hence …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Here is an expression after the manner of men: the Lord came down to see the city. God is just and fair in all He does against sin and sinners, and…

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