Genesis 11:8

So the LORD scattered them abroad from thence upon the face of all the earth: and they left off to build the city.

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Interpretation

Here is an expression after the manner of men; The Lord came down to see the city. God is just and fair in all he does against sin and sinners, and condemns none unheard.

Read with

This thought runs through Genesis 11:5-9.

Genesis 11:5 Genesis 11:6 Genesis 11:7 Genesis 11:8 Genesis 11:9

Glossary

City People: The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).