tower of babel

Noun
  1. (Genesis 11:1-11) a tower built by Noah's descendants (probably in Babylon) who intended it to reach up to heaven;
    God foiled them by confusing their language so they could no longer understand one another (synset 104467869)
    referred to in: book of genesis, genesis - the first book of the Old Testament: tells of Creation; Adam and Eve; the Fall of Man; Cain and Abel; Noah and the flood; God's covenant with Abraham; Abraham and Isaac; Jacob and Esau; Joseph and his brothers
    is an instance of: ziggurat, zikkurat, zikurat - a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians
    is a part of: babylon - the chief city of ancient Mesopotamia and capital of the ancient kingdom of Babylonia
    same as: babel

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