Gen 11:7 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 7. Go to ] A form of speech which, whatever it might have signified formerly, now means nothing. The Hebrew habah signifies come, make preparation , as it were for a journey, the execution of a purpose, &c. Almost all the versions understand the word in this way; the Septuagint have δευτε, the Vulgate venite , both signifying come , or come ye . This makes a very good sense, Come, let its go down, &c . For the meaning of these latter words see , and .

‏ Genesis 11:7

Verse 7. Go to] A form of speech which, whatever it might have signified formerly, now means nothing. The Hebrew habah signifies come, make preparation, as it were for a journey, the execution of a purpose, &c. Almost all the versions understand the word in this way; the Septuagint have δευτε, the Vulgate venite, both signifying come, or come ye. This makes a very good sense, Come, let its go down, &c. For the meaning of these latter words see Ge 1:26, and Ge 18:21.