Babel's story reveals human pride and God's response. The Hebrew wordplay between "shem" (name) and "shamayim" (heavens) emphasizes human arrogance. This chapter explains language diversity and human dispersion while demonstrating God's power to humble the proud. The genealogy from Shem to Abram shows God preserving His chosen line. Jesus' incarnation ultimately reverses Babel's confusion, and Pentecost begins that restoration. Applications include warnings against pride and unity that exalts self rather than God.

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