Lux Domini

Psalms 55:9

Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: for I have seen violence and strife in the city.
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FaithPrayerPraiseLament

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Hebrews 11:1Romans 10:17Matthew 6:9Luke 18:1

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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).

Tongues, Confusion of People

At Babel, the cause of the early separation of mankind and their division into nations. The descendants of Noah built a tower to prevent their dispersion; but God “confounded their language”.