Strong’s H0896
בּבְלִי
Part of speech
Adjective
Transliteration
Babliy
Pronunciation
BAH-vel
Definition
Babel, Babylon
Meaning
a Babylonian
Usage
Babel, often referred to as Babylon, is a significant city in biblical history. It is first mentioned in Genesis 11 as the location of the Tower of Babel, where God confused the languages of humanity. Throughout the Bible, Babylon is depicted as a symbol of human pride and rebellion against God. It later becomes the capital of the Babylonian Empire, known for its wealth, power, and eventual downfall.
Bible references
Ezra 4:9