Here you will find all biblical passages where / in which the word (or term) ‘Language’ occurs and how often this word occurs per biblical book. We searched the New and Old Testaments to find all the verses and occurrences of the Word. his article is part of our small concordance.
The term ‘Language’ occurs 54 times in the Bible. Below you will find all matching biblical passages divided according to the corresponding book.
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Bible passages with ‘Language’ in the book Genesis
Genesis 11:1 Now the earth was of one language and of the same speech.Genesis 11:1
Genesis 11:9 And for this reason, its name was called ‘Babel,’ because in that place the language of the whole earth became confused. And from then on, the Lord scattered them across the face of every region.Genesis 11:9
Genesis 25:13 And these are the names of his sons according to their language and generations. The firstborn of Ishmael was Nebaioth, then Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,Genesis 25:13
Genesis 31:47 And Laban called it, ‘Tomb of Witness,’ and Jacob, ‘Pile of Testimony;’ each of them according to the fitness of his own language.Genesis 31:47
Number of the word / term Language in Genesis: 4
Bible passages with ‘Language’ in the book Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy 28:49 The Lord will lead over you a nation from far away, even from the furthest parts of the earth, like an eagle flying with great force, whose language you are not able to understand:Deuteronomy 28:49
Number of the word / term Language in Deuteronomy: 1
Bible passages with ‘Language’ in the book 2 Kings
2 Kings 18:26 Then Eliakim, the son of Hilkiah, and Shebnah, and Joah, said to Rabshakeh: “We beseech you, that you may speak to us, your servants, in Syriac. For we understand that language to some extent. And do not speak to us in the Jews’ language, in the hearing of the people, who are upon the wall.”2 Kings 18:26
2 Kings 18:28 And so, Rabshakeh stood up, and he exclaimed in a great voice, in the Jews’ language, and he said: “Listen to the words of the great king, the king of the Assyrians.2 Kings 18:28
Number of the word / term Language in 2 Kings: 2
Bible passages with ‘Language’ in the book 2 Chronicles
2 Chronicles 32:18 Moreover, he also shouted with a great clamor, in the language of the Jews, toward the people who were sitting upon the walls of Jerusalem, so that he might frighten them and so seize the city.2 Chronicles 32:18
Number of the word / term Language in 2 Chronicles: 1
Bible passages with ‘Language’ in the book Ezra
Ezra 4:7 And so, in the days of Artaxerxes, Bishlam, Mithredath, and Tabeel, and the others who were in their council wrote to Artaxerxes, king of the Persians. Now the letter of accusation was written in Syriac, and was being read in the Syrian language.Ezra 4:7
Number of the word / term Language in Ezra: 1
Bible passages with ‘Language’ in the book Nehemiah
Nehemiah 13:24 And their sons spoke partly in the speech of Ashdod, and they did not know how to speak the Jewish language, and they were speaking according to the language of one people or another.Nehemiah 13:24
Number of the word / term Language in Nehemiah: 1
Bible passages with ‘Language’ in the book Esther
Esther 1:22 and he sent letters to all the provinces of his kingdom, so that every nation was able to hear and to read, in various languages and letters, that husbands are to be the greater rulers in their own houses, and that this should be published to every people.Esther 1:22
Esther 3:12 And the scribes of the king were summoned, in the first month Nisan, on the thirteenth day of the same month. And it was written, as Haman had commanded, to all the king’s governors, and to the judges of the provinces, and to various peoples, so that each people could read and hear according to their various languages, in the name of king Artaxerxes. And the letters were sealed with his ring.Esther 3:12
Esther 8:9 Then the scribes and copyists were brought in, (now it was the time of the third month which is called Sivan,) on the twenty-third day of the month, and letters were written, as Mordecai wanted, to the Jews, and to the governors, and procurators, and judges, who presided over the one hundred twenty-seven provinces, from India all the way to Ethiopia: to one province and another, to one people and another, in accordance with their languages and letters, and to the Jews, exactly as they were able to read and hear.Esther 8:9
Esther 9:24 For Haman, the son of Hammedatha of Agag lineage, the enemy and adversary of the Jews, had devised evil against them, to kill them and to destroy them. And he had cast Pur, which in our language means the lot.Esther 9:24
Number of the word / term Language in Esther: 4
Bible passages with ‘Language’ in the book Isaiah
Isaiah 19:18 In that day, there will be five cities in the land of Egypt which speak the language of Canaan, and which swear by the Lord of hosts. One will be called the City of the Sun.Isaiah 19:18
Isaiah 28:11 For with the speech of lips and with a different language, he will speak to this people.Isaiah 28:11
Isaiah 36:11 And Eliakim, and Shebna, and Joah said to Rabshakeh: “Speak to your servants in the Syrian language. For we understand it. Do not speak to us in the Jewish language, in the hearing of the people, who are upon the wall.”Isaiah 36:11
Isaiah 36:13 Then Rabshakeh stood up, and he cried out with a loud voice in the Jewish language, and he said: “Listen to the words of the great king, the king of the Assyrians.Isaiah 36:13
Isaiah 66:18 But I know their works and their thoughts. I am arriving, so that I may gather them together with all nations and languages. And they will approach, and they will see my glory.Isaiah 66:18
Number of the word / term Language in Isaiah: 5
Bible passages with ‘Language’ in the book Jeremiah
Jeremiah 5:15 Behold, O house of Israel, I will lead over you a far away nation, says the Lord, a robust nation, an ancient nation, a nation whose language you will not know, nor will you understand what they are saying.Jeremiah 5:15
Number of the word / term Language in Jeremiah: 1
Bible passages with ‘Language’ in the book Ezekiel
Ezekiel 3:5 For you will be sent, not to a people of profound words or of an unknown language, but to the house of Israel,Ezekiel 3:5
Ezekiel 3:6 and not to many peoples of profound words or of an unknown language, whose words you would not be able to understand. But if you were sent to them, they would listen to you.Ezekiel 3:6
Number of the word / term Language in Ezekiel: 2
Bible passages with ‘Language’ in the book Daniel
Daniel 1:4 young men, in whom there was no blemish, noble in appearance, and accomplished in all wisdom, cautious in knowledge, and well-educated, and who could stand in the palace of the king, so that he might teach them the letters and the language of the Chaldeans.Daniel 1:4
Daniel 3:4 And a herald proclaimed loudly, “To you it is said, to you peoples, tribes, and languages,Daniel 3:4
Daniel 3:7 After this, therefore, as soon as all the people heard the sound of the trumpet, the pipe and the lute, the harp and the psaltery, and of the symphony and every kind of music, all the peoples, tribes, and languages fell down and adored the gold statue, which king Nebuchadnezzar had set up.Daniel 3:7
Daniel 3:29 Therefore, this decree is established by me: that every people, tribe, and language, whenever they have spoken blasphemy against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, will perish and their homes will be destroyed. For there is no other God who is able to save in this way.”Daniel 3:29
Daniel 4:1 NEBUCHADNEZZAR, the king, to all peoples, nations, and languages, who dwell in the whole world, may peace be increased with you.Daniel 4:1
Daniel 5:19 And because of the greatness that he gave to him, all peoples, tribes, and languages trembled and were afraid of him. Whomever he wished, he put to death; and whomever he wished, he destroyed; and whomever he wished, he exalted; and whomever he wished, he lowered.Daniel 5:19
Daniel 6:25 Then king Darius wrote to all peoples, tribes, and languages dwelling in all the land. “May peace be increased with you.Daniel 6:25
Daniel 7:14 And he gave him power, and honor, and the kingdom, and all peoples, tribes, and languages will serve him. His power is an eternal power, which will not be taken away, and his kingdom, one which will not be corrupted.Daniel 7:14
Number of the word / term Language in Daniel: 8
Bible passages with ‘Language’ in the book Zechariah
Zechariah 8:23 Thus says the Lord of hosts: In those days, then, ten men from every language of the Gentiles will grasp and cling to the hem of one man of Judea, saying: “We will go with you. For we have heard that God is with you.”Zechariah 8:23
Number of the word / term Language in Zechariah: 1
Bible passages with ‘Language’ in the book Mark
Mark 16:17 Now these signs will accompany those who believe. In my name, they shall cast out demons. They will speak in new languages.Mark 16:17
Number of the word / term Language in Mark: 1
Bible passages with ‘Language’ in the book Acts
Acts 1:19 And this became known to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that this field was called in their language, Akeldama, that is, ‘Field of Blood.’Acts 1:19
Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. And they began to speak in various languages, just as the Holy Spirit bestowed eloquence to them.Acts 2:4
Acts 2:6 And when this sound occurred, the multitude came together and was confused in mind, because each one was listening to them speaking in his own language.Acts 2:6
Acts 2:8 And how is it that we have each heard them in our own language, into which we were born?Acts 2:8
Acts 2:11 likewise Jews and new converts, Cretans and Arabs: we have heard them speaking in our own languages the mighty deeds of God.”Acts 2:11
Acts 14:11 But when the crowds had seen what Paul had done, they lifted up their voice in the Lycaonian language, saying, “The gods, having taken the likenesses of men, have descended to us!”Acts 14:11
Acts 21:40 And when he had given him permission, Paul, standing on the stairs, motioned with his hand to the people. And when a great silence occurred, he spoke to them in the Hebrew language, saying:Acts 21:40
Acts 22:2 And when they heard him speaking to them in the Hebrew language, they offered a greater silence.Acts 22:2
Acts 26:14 And when we had all fallen down to the ground, I heard a voice speaking to me in the Hebrew language: ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? It is hard for you to kick against the goad.’Acts 26:14
Number of the word / term Language in Acts: 9
Bible passages with ‘Language’ in the book 1 Corinthians
1 Corinthians 12:10 to another, miraculous works; to another, prophecy; to another, the discernment of spirits; to another, different kinds of languages; to another, the interpretation of words.1 Corinthians 12:10
1 Corinthians 12:28 And indeed, God has established a certain order in the Church: first Apostles, second Prophets, third Teachers, next miracle-workers, and then the grace of healing, of helping others, of governing, of different kinds of languages, and of the interpretation of words.1 Corinthians 12:28
1 Corinthians 13:1 If I were to speak in the language of men, or of Angels, yet not have charity, I would be like a clanging bell or a crashing cymbal.1 Corinthians 13:1
1 Corinthians 13:8 Charity is never torn away, even if prophecies pass away, or languages cease, or knowledge is destroyed.1 Corinthians 13:8
1 Corinthians 14:10 Consider that there are so many different kinds of languages in this world, and yet none is without a voice.1 Corinthians 14:10
1 Corinthians 14:26 What is next, brothers? When you gather together, each one of you may have a psalm, or a doctrine, or a revelation, or a language, or an interpretation, but let everything be done for edification.1 Corinthians 14:26
Number of the word / term Language in 1 Corinthians: 6
Bible passages with ‘Language’ in the book Revelation
Revelation 5:9 And they were singing a new canticle, saying: “O Lord, you are worthy to receive the book and to open its seals, because you were slain and have redeemed us for God, by your blood, from every tribe and language and people and nation.Revelation 5:9
Revelation 7:9 After these things, I saw a great crowd, which no one could number, from all the nations and tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and in sight of the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands.Revelation 7:9
Revelation 10:11 And he said to me, “It is necessary for you to prophesy again about many nations and peoples and languages and kings.”Revelation 10:11
Revelation 11:9 And those from the tribes and peoples and languages and nations shall be watching their bodies for three and one half days. And they shall not permit their bodies to be placed in tombs.Revelation 11:9
Revelation 13:7 And it was given to him to make war with the saints and to overcome them. And authority was given to him over every tribe and people and language and nation.Revelation 13:7
Revelation 14:6 And I saw another Angel, flying through the midst of heaven, holding the eternal Gospel, so as to evangelize those sitting upon the earth and those of every nation and tribe and language and people,Revelation 14:6
Revelation 17:15 And he said to me: “The waters that you saw, where the harlot sits, are peoples and nations and languages.Revelation 17:15
Number of the word / term ‘Language’ in Revelation: 7
These texts are taken from the following version: Catholic Public Domain Version.
Number of Bible Verses found on the topic: 54
