How does nations develop through the rest of Scripture?

Scattered at Babel (Genesis 11), the nations are promised blessing through Abraham (Genesis 12:3), gathered in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19), and finally seen 'of all nations' before the throne (Revelation 7:9).

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Where Does the Bible First Mention Nations?

Q: Where does the Bible first mention nations?

The Bible first mentions nations in Genesis 10:5, using the original word goyim (גוים). The Table of Nations divides humanity into peoples and tongues—the first nations set the stage for God's plan to bless 'all nations' through Abraham.

The Bible first mentions nations in Genesis 10:5, from the original word goyim (גוים). The Table of Nations divides humanity into peoples and tongues—the first nations set the stage for God's plan to bless 'all nations' through Abraham.

The Seed of Everything That Follows

The nations divided at Babel are the very ones God means to bless and gather.

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