The Confusion of Languages
From Eco-Bible 1
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- Information is being added as the Bible Pages are added. In the end, everything will be compiled, further information added (as necessary), broken links connected, etc.
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Before this judgment, all humans had the same language and speech.
After it, lifespans began to drop significantly. This probably helped create the need for developing written communication.
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- (overview) The people want to remain together as one group, rather than obeying God's command to spread out across the earth. This is possible because they are capable of understanding each other. To put a stop (or restraint) on their rebellion, God creates "confusion" in their language; so that the various family groups cannot understand each other. This ends their unified rebellion; and since they can't understand each other, they go their separate ways.
- This has dramatic effects on the genetic options of the groups involved. The total available "gene pool" within each group shrinks, and the available options for marriage (genetically speaking) become fewer. This has a significant impact on the lifespans of the people!
Unless otherwise noted, all notes and comments are © by Dennis Hinks.
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