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The Tower of Babel: What the Bible REALLY Says (It's Not What You Think!) Genesis Highlights Part 15
Join Christopher Enoch for Part 15 of the Genesis Series for a fascinating deep dive into the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 11:1-9.
Did you know the Bible mentions the "city" of Babel more than the tower? Or that evidence from Genesis 10 suggests multiple languages already existed?
In this session, Christopher challenges the traditional interpretation, exploring the original Hebrew to reveal a deeper meaning. Discover how "one language" (echad saphah) likely referred to a unified and efficient communication system rather than a single global tongue. Learn why the "tower whose top is in the heavens" was likely a figure of speech for immense pride, similar to language used by Jesus himself.
We'll also look at extra-biblical texts like "Legends of the Jews" to understand the role of Nimrod and compare key manuscripts like the Samaritan Pentateuch and the Septuagint to uncover crucial differences.
This isn't just a story about languages; it's about the power of unity, communication, and the pride that threatened heaven itself.
Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro: The Real Story of Babel
00:00:52 - More Than a Tower: The City of Babel
00:03:10 - The "One Language" Contradiction in Genesis 10
00:07:20 - Hebrew Deep Dive: "Eretz" (Land) vs. "Earth"
00:10:45 - Hebrew Deep Dive: "Echad Saphah" (Unified Lip) & "Dabar" (One Word)
00:21:07 - The Secret History: Nimrod, Abraham & The Legends of the Jews
00:37:52 - Reaching Heaven? The Figurative Meaning of the Tower
00:44:29 - Why God "Came Down": A Response to Prayer
00:50:51 - A Threat to Heaven? God's Surprising Reaction
00:55:20 - Manuscript Clues: Masoretic vs. Samaritan Text on "Lips"
00:57:18 - The Scattering & Naming of Babel
01:00:04 - Final Summary and Conclusions
01:02:24 - Live Chat Q&A
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By Christopher EnochJoin Christopher Enoch for Part 15 of the Genesis Series for a fascinating deep dive into the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 11:1-9.
Did you know the Bible mentions the "city" of Babel more than the tower? Or that evidence from Genesis 10 suggests multiple languages already existed?
In this session, Christopher challenges the traditional interpretation, exploring the original Hebrew to reveal a deeper meaning. Discover how "one language" (echad saphah) likely referred to a unified and efficient communication system rather than a single global tongue. Learn why the "tower whose top is in the heavens" was likely a figure of speech for immense pride, similar to language used by Jesus himself.
We'll also look at extra-biblical texts like "Legends of the Jews" to understand the role of Nimrod and compare key manuscripts like the Samaritan Pentateuch and the Septuagint to uncover crucial differences.
This isn't just a story about languages; it's about the power of unity, communication, and the pride that threatened heaven itself.
Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro: The Real Story of Babel
00:00:52 - More Than a Tower: The City of Babel
00:03:10 - The "One Language" Contradiction in Genesis 10
00:07:20 - Hebrew Deep Dive: "Eretz" (Land) vs. "Earth"
00:10:45 - Hebrew Deep Dive: "Echad Saphah" (Unified Lip) & "Dabar" (One Word)
00:21:07 - The Secret History: Nimrod, Abraham & The Legends of the Jews
00:37:52 - Reaching Heaven? The Figurative Meaning of the Tower
00:44:29 - Why God "Came Down": A Response to Prayer
00:50:51 - A Threat to Heaven? God's Surprising Reaction
00:55:20 - Manuscript Clues: Masoretic vs. Samaritan Text on "Lips"
00:57:18 - The Scattering & Naming of Babel
01:00:04 - Final Summary and Conclusions
01:02:24 - Live Chat Q&A
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Every night, we pour countless hours, energy, and resources into producing high-quality live streams that inspire, connect, and uplift our community. Behind every stream is a massive effort — from equipment, software, and technical support, to the sheer dedication it takes to show up consistently.
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If you have ever felt connected, blessed, or moved by our broadcasts, now’s your chance to give back. Be a vital part of this journey — help sustain something truly special.
Donate today — because together, we will change the world!
Support this work on SubscribeStar:
https://www.subscribestar.com/christopher-enoch
Join this channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmqtLo_3xdubi79dKIX-6Aw/join
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