The Tower of Babel represents humanity's prideful rebellion against God's command to multiply and fill the earth, leading to their languages being confused and them being scattered (Genesis 11:1-9).
The Tower of Babel, described in Genesis 11:1-9, illustrates humanity's attempt to defy God's command to disperse and fill the earth. Instead of multiplying, they sought to build a city and a tower that would reach the heavens, motivated by pride and a desire for self-glorification. In response to their rebellion, God confused their language, resulting in their scattering across the globe. This act was a profound judgment reflecting God's sovereignty and disdain for human pride, as noted in the themes of rebellion that run throughout Scripture.
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