Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Confusion?

19 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Confusion in the Bible

Explore what the Bible says about confusion. This collection of 15 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

19
Total Verses
15
Old Testament
4
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Confusion

  1. 1
    Genesis 11:1
    And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech. language: Heb. lip. speech: Heb. words
    KJV
  2. 2
    Genesis 11:2
    And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelt there. from: or, eastward
    KJV
  3. 3
    Genesis 11:3
    And 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. they said: Heb. a man said to his neighbour burn: Heb. burn them to a burning
    KJV
  4. 4
    Genesis 11:4
    And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Genesis 11:5
    And the LORD came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of men builded.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Genesis 11:6
    And the LORD said, Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Genesis 11:7
    Go to, let us go down, and there confound their language, that they may not understand one another's speech.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Genesis 11:8
    So the LORD scattered them abroad from thence upon the face of all the earth: and they left off to build the city.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Genesis 11:9
    Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the LORD did there confound the language of all the earth: and from thence did the LORD scatter them abroad upon the face of all the earth. Babel: that is, Confusion
    KJV
  10. 10
    Psalms 119:34
    Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
    KJV

Subtopics of Confusion

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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Confusion? (15 Verses)

And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech. language: Heb. lip. speech: Heb. words
And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelt there. from: or, eastward
And 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. they said: Heb. a man said to his neighbour burn: Heb. burn them to a burning
And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth.
And the LORD came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of men builded.
And the LORD said, Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do.
Go to, let us go down, and there confound their language, that they may not understand one another's speech.
So the LORD scattered them abroad from thence upon the face of all the earth: and they left off to build the city.
Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the LORD did there confound the language of all the earth: and from thence did the LORD scatter them abroad upon the face of all the earth. Babel: that is, Confusion
Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.
TAU. Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word.
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. renew: Heb. change
The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Confusion? (4 Verses)

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. honest: or, venerable
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Confusion

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about confusion. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about confusion and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about confusion is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on confusion needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about confusion with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about confusion, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about confusion?
Explore what the Bible says about confusion. This collection of 15 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme. The Bible contains 19 key verses about confusion spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about confusion are there?
There are 19 key Bible verses about confusion compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about confusion?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about confusion is Genesis 11:1 — "And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech. language: Heb. lip. speech: Heb. words"
Where in the Bible does it talk about confusion?
Confusion is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 19 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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