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Genesis 10: Nations Spread
ENGenesis·Chapter 10·About 4 min read
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Genesis 10: Nations Spread

The Table of Nations traces the spread of Noah’s sons—Shem, Ham, Japheth—showing God’s intent for diverse peoples.

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Core Message

God’s plan includes many peoples; the genealogy maps mission terrain.

Flow

  • Descendants of Japheth: coastlands and islands.
  • Ham’s line: Nimrod, cities, and emerging empires.
  • Shem’s line: ancestor of Abram; blessing thread.
  • “According to their languages” anticipates dispersion.

Key Verse

  • 10:32 Families of the sons… nations spread.
    • Apply: diversity is design, not accident.

Notes

  • Nimrod hints at human empire-building—sets up Babel tension.
  • Genealogy is geography: tracks where blessing will travel.

Today’s Practice

  • Pray for a people group listed here (pick one region).
  • Honor cultural difference as part of God’s canvas.