The meaning of Tongues, Confusion of in the Bible
(From Easton's Bible Dictionary)
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" (Genesis 11:1-8), and they were scattered over the whole earth. Till this time "the whole earth was of one language and of one speech." (See SHINAR .)
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Tongues, Confusion Of {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}
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