Gen 11 - Thinking Points
1. Babel(confusion) is the resultant of a defiant act of human kind to unite and resist the command of God to "fill the earth"
2. The initial assessment of the building of a mere tower of babel may seems unrelated to the idea of defiance but closer studies shows otherwise
3. The intention of attaining height in the structure is to reach God (an attempt to be equal if not level the hierarchy of creature and creator). Closer inspection reveals belief that an idol holding a sword was erected on top of the tower to "war" with God, holding an intense anger for the unfairness of God dominating the heavens while humans, the earth
4. Speculation to the actual heights of the tower ranges from 100m to over 2500m, a sight to behold indeed! The tower withstood time and has been reported to be close to the hanging gardens of babylon
5. Shem -> Arphaxad -> Salah -> Eber -> Peleg -> Reu -> Serug -> Nahor -> Terah(205) -> Abram/Nahor/Haran(Lot)
6. Why did the Bible mention "Bur Sarai was barren;she had no child"?
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