“And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth.”
- Date
- 1611
- Attribution
- Source identified
- Voice / speaker
- Reported speaker · Paul the Apostle
- English wording
- King James Version translation committees · from Biblical Hebrew / Aramaic / Koine Greek
What does this quote mean?
Human difference is placed inside a shared human origin, supporting a broad view of common dignity and belonging.
Where does it come from?
Acts 17:26 in the King James Version; opening clause.
Who voices the line?
Reported speaker · Paul the Apostle. Acts 17:26 in the King James Version preserves this wording as reported speech. The biblical passage remains the textual source while Paul the Apostle is stored as the local reported speaker.
The source author and the local speaker can be different, especially in fiction, drama, dialogue and poetry.
How should this attribution be read?
This wording is connected with the named source shown above. Translations and editions can vary, so consult the source note when exact wording matters.