Gen 11:7 | MHM | STEP | v. 7 : God decided to confuse their language so they could no longer understand each other ( v. 7 ). God’s judgment was merciful—He did not destroy them, but made it impossible for them to continue their proud project. This shows that God has many ways to stop human pride, and sometimes He divides people to keep them from greater harm (Isa. lix. 17, 18; Judg. ix. 23 ; Ps. lv. 9 ).

‏ Genesis 11:7

v. 7: God decided to confuse their language so they could no longer understand each other (v. 7 ^a). God’s judgment was merciful—He did not destroy them, but made it impossible for them to continue their proud project. This shows that God has many ways to stop human pride, and sometimes He divides people to keep them from greater harm (Isa. lix. 17, 18; Judg. ix. 23 ^b; Ps. lv. 9 ^c).