Now the whole world had one language and a common speech, Genesis 11:1.
A generation ago, anyone who claimed to have an encounter with an alien or observe a UFO was considered crazy. In recent years, the tide has turned inspiring shows like Ancient Aliens, Hangar 1 and Monsters and Mysteries in America. If you listen to the experts on these programs, aliens are given credit for unexplained technological advances discovered by archeologists. Meanwhile, the Bible and its historical records have been bypassed, disregarded and neglected as a source.
Then they said, “Come, let us build ourselves a city, with a tower that reaches to the heavens, so that we may make a name for ourselves; otherwise we will be scattered over the face of the whole earth.” – Genesis 11:4
Unfortunately, the Babel connection has not been included in this conversation. According to Moses, there was no language barrier prior to the construction of the Towel of Babel. Subsequently, people came together to achieve a common goal, to construct a building that would reach the heavens. Due to their selfish motives, the Lord sent a spirit of confusion upon the people of earth. Although this project was never completed due to language barriers, the words of Genesis 11:6 suggest technology in the Old Testament was much further advanced than first thought.
The LORD said, “If as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them, Genesis 11:6.
While most will focus on God’s response to the inhabitants of Babel, early civilizations developed a keen sense of unity. These spirit of teamwork led to amazing achievements once thought to be impossible. Following the flood, descendents of Noah made the Land of Shinar their home, making up for lost time, quickly exceeding beyond pre-flood life. Time and eternity will determine actually who built what, yet for now don’t be afraid to examine the Bible to uncover the mysteries in life.
by Jay Mankus
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