Genesis Chapter 11 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is pillow lava?

Lava that cools becomes submerged by the flood.

What is the Noahic covenant?

The Lord makes this covenant with every living thing with Noah, and after, there will never again be a devastating flood.

What is Noah's covenant symbolized by?

The rainbow.

What event connects to the curse of Canaan?

Noah gets a vineyard, makes wine, and gets drunk, leading to the curse of Ham's son. Signup and view all the answers

What do the curses of parents, prophets, and politicians signify?

They speak of the future and determine it. Signup and view all the answers

What happened during Genesis 11:1-9?

The Tower of Babel was constructed, and the whole earth used the same language. Signup and view all the answers

List themes from the Old Testament.

Immorality, sin, judgment, grace. Signup and view all the answers

What was the sin of the descendants of Noah?

They settled in one place after God said to be scattered and to multiply. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Tower of Babel described as?

A ziggurat, a stair-cased shaped building that is eventually flat at the top, reaching into heaven. Signup and view all the answers

What perspective does the Earth have of humanity?

Wow, we are so good at what we do. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Genesis 11:5 regarding the Tower?

The Lord came down to see what the sons of men have built; it was nothing compared to God. Signup and view all the answers

How is grace shown in chapter 11?

The language was protection because unity requires maturity. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pillow Lava

Lava formed and cooled under water, often associated with volcanic activity.
Becomes submerged during floods, creating unique geological structures.

Noahic Covenant

Established in Genesis 9, a significant promise from God to Noah and all living beings.
Assurance that a flood will never again devastate the earth.

Noah's Covenant

An unconditional agreement from God symbolized by the rainbow.
Represents God's promise to humanity and the natural world following the flood.

Curse of Ham’s Sons

Following Noah's drunkenness, he curses Ham's descendants, resulting in a legacy of servitude.
This curse is linked to historical conflicts and highlights parental blessings or curses as influential in shaping future destinies.

Influence of Curses

Curses by parents, prophets, and politicians can predict and influence future events.
Reflects the belief that words hold power over fate and destiny.

Tower of Babel Narrative

Describes humanity's single language and their ambition to construct a tower reaching heaven.
Occurs in the context of Noah's descendants settling in a plain, defying God's command to disperse and populate the earth.

Themes in the Old Testament

Focuses on immorality, judgment, and grace as recurring themes throughout the scriptures.
Demonstrates humanity's struggles with sin and the consequent divine responses.

Sin of Noah's Descendants

Their desire for unity and pride led them to ignore God's directive to spread across the earth.
Emphasizes the concept of pride leading to downfall, as noted in Genesis 4:26.

Tower of Babel Description

Ziggurat structures designed to ascend toward heaven, symbolizing human ambition and desire to reach the divine.
The architectural form is characterized by a staircased appearance that eventually flattens at the top.

Human Perspective

A self-centric view of human achievements and capabilities, often overlooking divine perspective and authority.
Reflects a tendency to overestimate human wisdom and strength.

Divine Intervention in Babel

The Lord descends to assess the construction of the tower, highlighting human limitations.
As punishment, God confuses their language, leading to division and dispersal across the earth.

Grace in the Tower of Babel Account

The disunity caused by language differences serves as a divine measure of protection.
Unity requires maturity which was lacking among humanity, showing God's grace in limiting their destructive potential.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards from Genesis Chapter 11. Each card features key terms and definitions that explore themes like the Noahic covenant and geological formations. Perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this biblical chapter.