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Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by zed7: 10:10pm On May 20, 2017 |
Genesis 11:4 to 7. This chapters talk about God not being pleased with the sons of men for wanting to build a tower that would get to heaven. Hence, He caused them to have different languages and casued confusion in their midst. How realistic is it to build a tower to heaven? Is heaven up? Could the tower be as high as the Burj Khalifa? Could the tower go as high as space ships which shoots up far into the skies? Don't the world have a common language now? Has anyone seen heaven today with all the latest technology available? As a Christian, we sometimes wonder about certain passages in the bible. So many questions to ponder on. The reason for this thread is to get explanations from bible 'scholars'. The floor is open. 55 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by bkool7(m): 10:18pm On May 20, 2017 |
God became angry with the inhabitants of Babel for the following reasons: 1. They were being disobedient by settling, when God clearly commanded to “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth” (Genesis 9:7) . God does not tolerate disobedience, and this is exactly what the inhabitants of Babel were doing. 2. They were being prideful, which is a wicked sin. The text clearly reveals the state of mind of these people “Let us make a name for ourselves.” They were bent on pride, and so consumed by it that they wanted to create a monumental skyscraper to “show off” just how good they were. 3. Idolatry. While this passage does not go into great detail concerning the idolatrous practices of the Babylonians, the fact that they wanted to ignore God and make a name for themselves reveals that they were already committing idolatry by worshipping “self." Some commentators have suggested that they would have worshipped pagan gods of the stars and moon as well. God does not get upset because He suspects the people of Babel will actually build a tower in to the heavens (the abode of God). In fact, this is only an expression they uttered meaning that the building would be a very tall building. The word “heavens” in the Bible can refer to the sky, outer space, or the abode of God. What made God upset is that they are not filling the Earth, were being prideful, and they were committing idolatry. God knew that they could do much evil working collectively. This is why He utters, “Behold, they are one people, and have one language, and this is only the beginning of what they will do. And nothing they propose to do will now be impossible for them” (Genesis 11:6). After this, God confounds their languages, which is why we now have so many today. What’s interesting to note is this: When people all had one language, they achieved incredible things very quickly–even the potential to create a building that “reached into the heavens,” all without today’s technology or machinery. But after God changed their language, it greatly diminished their productivity and abilities. What about today’s time? We live in an age where we now have translators and software that can allow for rapid communication with people of other languages. Language is not as much of a barrier as it used to be, and we are witnessing incredible feats in human history. We have decoded the human genome, made huge discoveries in science, engineering, technology, and more. What God knew was happening in the time of Babel is once again happening today. As the speech barrier is broken down, man is rising up. God’s words of “And nothing that they propose to do will be impossible for them” is starting to once again come true, as in the time of Babel. That is why wickedness is increasing at such a fast pace. Not only are we accomplishing more, but we too are trying to “make a name for ourselves.” We are trying to worship man instead of God. Are you ready for the return of Christ? If you died today, are you 100% sure that you’d be saved from God’s judgment? If not, please accept Christ as your savior today. Pray a prayer to God asking for the forgiveness of yours sins, and put your trust and faith in the risen Christ. revelation.co/2009/01/05/why-did-god-get-angry-at-the-tower-of-babel-people/ 225 Likes 16 Shares |
Re: Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by sonofluc1fer: 10:22pm On May 20, 2017 |
As a Christian, we sometimes wonder about certain passages in the bibleAnd when you wonder, you should ask the Holy Spirit for direction and wisdom, that thy faith not be tossed into the sea. Now, based on what the Holy Spirit told me this morning, technology back then was much more advanced than we know today. Men were much strong -- Samson killed a lion with bare hands, and over 1500 Philistines all alone. The other nigga David was so bad-ass, all the mkpeke for Israel were singing his name "Saul has killed a 1000, David 10000". Remember the Prophet that ran and overtook a horse. What about Moses that divided the Red Sea? In those days, the Holy Spirt spread knowledge and power for men to do exploits. So that's how they built a rock tower that almost reached heaven. God had every right to be scared. Over-familiarity brings contempt. Edit: the Bible is fiction. Nothing concern black man concern Abraham and im ppl. 2nd Edit: Guys, I was being sacarstic. 3rd Edit.: Going to become a pastor. Mumu plenty for this country.. Smartphones and really dumb people. 105 Likes 15 Shares |
Re: Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by hahn(m): 10:31pm On May 20, 2017 |
Waiting for the lies 16 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by Deicide: 10:50pm On May 20, 2017 |
Yahweh has a bad temper he needs mortal to calm him down 18 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by malvisguy212: 11:34pm On May 20, 2017 |
when God created man, He command man to be fruitful and multiply the earth. alright, instead of multiplying the earth, the people are planing to settled down in one place : Genesis 11 read; "And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven; and let us make us a name, LEST WE BE SCATTERED ABROAD UPON THE FACE OF THE WHOLE EARTH. And the Lord came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of men builde" clearly written, they were not plaining to multiply the earth, Instead the were plaining to settle down In one place. and also, the people say, " let us make name for ourselves" is this not pride and boastfulness ? so God bring them on there knell. 10 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by malvisguy212: 11:40pm On May 20, 2017 |
Deicide:you still have a long way to go, I pray you stay alive, dont die pleas. 20 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by Nobody: 12:15am On May 21, 2017 |
malvisguy212: What sort of nonsense logic is this and how does it relate to what The OP asked?? 22 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by malvisguy212: 12:23am On May 21, 2017 |
SirWere:which kind of logic did you need to explain what is self explanatory ? 7 Likes |
Re: Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by Deicide: 12:33am On May 21, 2017 |
malvisguy212:Are you thinking of murder? people like you are those who kill themselves cause of their frustrated lives 8 Likes |
Re: Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by malvisguy212: 12:49am On May 21, 2017 |
Deicide:I just encourage you to stay alive and don't die, so why are full of anger ? are you afraid to die and face the reality ? I really admire your faith, you are strong, very strong indeed. are you so sure that God does not exist ? 8 Likes |
Re: Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by Deicide: 12:59am On May 21, 2017 |
malvisguy212:I am 100% sure that Yahweh doesnt exist 8 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by malvisguy212: 1:02am On May 21, 2017 |
Deicide:if you are 100% sure, then it mean you have evidence , God does not exist, can I see it ? 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by Deicide: 1:14am On May 21, 2017 |
malvisguy212:where did you see me say/write God doesn't exist? 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by K1famous: 4:05am On May 21, 2017 |
In reality, you have made a very good point which require a wise words. Some years back when i travel to isreal for research, someone from research team ask this type of question, and there was a priest in temple at jerusalem, who said ' he think 'God has raise heaven seven times more than the way it was from the first creation''. He said, God in his Mighty definately understand what the power of unity can be, so HE wouldn't have been border if HE knows man can't achieve it. GOD RAISE HEAven seven times high, and He bring up dissorder in language so that we all can reason in different way. 6 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by zed7: 4:08am On May 21, 2017 |
malvisguy212: Doesn't answer the questions one bit. How can prehistoric people build a tower to get to heaven? Building manually for that matter. Is heaven up? Most importantly, God scattered their plans by causing confusion in their midst because He didn't want them to achieve their aim. Read verse 6 "And the LORD said, Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do." It seems God actually said they could achieve their aim, so He scattered them. How possible is it to build a tower to heaven? Prehistoric men for that matter. Is heaven up? How come we don't see it when we fly in the plane. Lalasticlala, please push this to the front page. Let's hear from gurus. 12 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by zed7: 4:12am On May 21, 2017 |
K1famous: Raised heaven seven times? That sounds like a joke. Where is heaven? Where is your proof that heaven was raised? Do you know how high a space rocket flies? Language is no longer a barrier as humans from different countries carry on projects without language disturbing them. 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by malvisguy212: 7:25am On May 21, 2017 |
zed7:is heaven were God is ? secondly, God did not get angry because they wanted to build a tower , He get angry because they were neglecting His commandments of multiplying the earth. if I may ask, what is heaven ? 1 Like |
Re: Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by orisa37: 8:36am On May 21, 2017 |
zed7: A Towering Spirit that is against The Pleasure of God's Spirits of Instructions, Directions and Discernment is anti Christ. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by Akshow: 9:14am On May 21, 2017 |
Re: Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by teelaw4life(m): 9:15am On May 21, 2017 |
Make i chill here. Religion and its wahala. 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by morereb10: 9:15am On May 21, 2017 |
hmmmm |
Re: Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by prince9851(m): 9:16am On May 21, 2017 |
sonofluc1fer:is it David u are calling nigger? 10 Likes |
Re: Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by Kizyte(m): 9:17am On May 21, 2017 |
I'm speechless |
Re: Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by drizzytee: 9:18am On May 21, 2017 |
sonofluc1fer: Wee you keep kwayet!! When Jesus said it is finished, he was talking about your Sense.. 12 Likes |
Re: Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by morereb10: 9:18am On May 21, 2017 |
sonofluc1fer: outright bullshit 4 Likes |
Re: Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by fratermathy(m): 9:19am On May 21, 2017 |
Don't take these things literally. They are allegories. Meant to symbolise something else. Probably, the act of building a tower symbolises man's endless desire and curiousity. This particular chapter the op asked about deals with the myth behind multilingualism. The stories in the Bible are mostly like literature. They are meant to be interpreted. It's just sad that many Christians take them literally. 11 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by ItalianWine(f): 9:19am On May 21, 2017 |
He was not pleased with them because they were opposing the plan of God of spreading through out the earth. (Ge 10:8-10) zed7: @bolded that they wanted to make a name for themselves. They wanted to gods of themselves and promote idolatry. Note the verse didn't say he was against them building a tower to heaven but he was against their purpose. 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by bkool7(m): 9:19am On May 21, 2017 |
sonofluc1fer: God was scared ? |
Re: Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by olafum1(m): 9:20am On May 21, 2017 |
Even till date, scientists confirms that the entire universe continue to expand. At that time, the universe/earth is small And they can actually build a tower that reaches heaven 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by ITbomb(m): 9:21am On May 21, 2017 |
It is called figurative expression. The passage means building it to reach the skies ie to reach the clouds . Even buildings today are doing that, in places of high humidity, you can touch the cloud floating pass the high raise building |
Re: Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by Okjay50: 9:21am On May 21, 2017 |
Okk |
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