God decided to confound the language of the people building the Tower of Babel so they could no longer understand each other and their building efforts would be hindered. For more context on why the people were building the tower, see the commentary on Genesis 1:26 which provides background on mankind's creation in God's image with dominion over the earth.
God decided to confound the language of the people building the Tower of Babel so they could no longer understand each other and their building efforts would be hindered. For more context on why the people were building the tower, see the commentary on Genesis 1:26 which provides background on mankind's creation in God's image with dominion over the earth.
God decided to confound the language of the people building the Tower of Babel so they could no longer understand each other and their building efforts would be hindered. For more context on why the people were building the tower, see the commentary on Genesis 1:26 which provides background on mankind's creation in God's image with dominion over the earth.