Gen 11:1 | MHM | STEP | Genesis 11:1-4: The Confusion of Tongues This passage introduces the story of how people tried to stay united and build a great city and tower after the flood. Even though God had told Noah’s family to spread out and fill the earth, people wanted to stay together for their own safety and pride. Their plan was not only about building but about going against God’s command. The story shows how ambition and the desire for fame can lead people away from trusting God’s wisdom and plan. v. 1 : At first, everyone on earth spoke the same language ( v. 1 ). This made it easy for people to work together and stay united. Their shared language helped them communicate and cooperate, making it less likely that they would separate or move away from each other.

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Genesis 11:1-4: The Confusion of Tongues

This passage introduces the story of how people tried to stay united and build a great city and tower after the flood. Even though God had told Noah’s family to spread out and fill the earth, people wanted to stay together for their own safety and pride. Their plan was not only about building but about going against God’s command. The story shows how ambition and the desire for fame can lead people away from trusting God’s wisdom and plan.

v. 1: At first, everyone on earth spoke the same language (v. 1 ^a). This made it easy for people to work together and stay united. Their shared language helped them communicate and cooperate, making it less likely that they would separate or move away from each other.