What does Genesis 11:1 mean?

Genesis 11:1 highlights themes such as unity, language, communication when read in context.

How should I apply Genesis 11:1 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech.

1And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech.

2And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelt there.

3And they said one to another, Go to, let us make brick, and burn them throughly. And they had brick for stone, and slime had they for morter.

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