[7] Come, let us go down and confuse their language so they will not understand each other.” Read more here. Commentary: Verse 7: “Come, let us go down and confuse their language so they will not understand each other.” In this verse, the plural form “let us go down” reflects the divine council, indicating God’s deliberative process, possibly involving the heavenly host or the Trinity, though interpretations may vary. The decision to “confuse their language” serves as a direct response to humanity’s unified but prideful ambition exemplified in the construction of the Tower of Babel. Divine Intervention: God’s intervention to confuse human language addresses the unchecked ambition and potential for… Read More
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In Genesis 11:5-6, the narrative focuses on the story of the Tower of Babel. This passage is significant as it highlights the unity and ambition of humanity and God’s response to it. Verse 5: “But the Lord came down to see the city and the tower the people were building.” In this verse, the phrase “the Lord came down” anthropomorphizes God, suggesting that He took a personal interest in human affairs. This imagery underscores God’s sovereignty and omnipresence, emphasizing that no human endeavor is beyond His observation. The construction of the city and the tower symbolizes humanity’s collective ambition and desire to make a name for themselves, possibly driven by… Read More
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