1181、“他国的起头”表示这种敬拜以这种方式开始了。这从稍后所论述的“在示拿地的巴别”的含义清楚可知。
New Century Edition
Cooper(2008,2013)
[NCE]1181. The fact that the beginning of his kingdom means that this is the way that kind of worship began can be seen from the symbolism of Babel in the land of Shinar, discussed in what follows.
Potts(1905-1910) 1181
1181. The beginning of his kingdom. That this signifies that thus such worship began, is evident from the signification of "Babel in the land of Shinar," of which hereafter.
Elliott(1983-1999) 1181
1181. That 'the beginning of his kingdom' means that such worship began in this manner is clear from the meaning of 'Babel in the land of Shinar', to be dealt with further on.
Latin(1748-1756) 1181
1181. Quod 'principium regni ejus' significet quod sic incohaverit talis cultus, constat a significatione 'Babelis in terra Shinar,' de qua in sequentibus.