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TOWER OF BABEL

\tˈa͡ʊəɹ ɒv bˈe͡ɪbə͡l], \tˈa‍ʊəɹ ɒv bˈe‍ɪbə‍l], \t_ˈaʊ_ə_ɹ ɒ_v b_ˈeɪ_b_əl]\

Definitions of TOWER OF BABEL

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(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

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

(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

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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