Further, Nimrod is associated with the construction of Tower of Babble, which is told as an anecdote against arrogance or thinking oneself a god, and it was an act that led to the division and ruin of us as a united peoples who no longer could easily communicate with one another in a common language. It is within Nimrod's land that this ancient city (and others) existed, though wether he did indeed issue the construction f the tower is not clear or explicitly stated, just a common interpretation and why the name is associated with a similar foolishly arrogant attitude.
To have it all (or be sittin' pretty), but still not be satisfied, then push your hand too far -- that is what it is to be a "nimrod" via ancient and modern interpretation -- to think you're clever and superior, when really you're being a chump.
It is interesting though, I always think, to find such ancient words still lingering around. Thank you for the entry.
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Further, Nimrod is associated with the construction of Tower of Babble, which is told as an anecdote against arrogance or thinking oneself a god, and it was an act that led to the division and ruin of us as a united peoples who no longer could easily communicate with one another in a common language. It is within Nimrod's land that this ancient city (and others) existed, though wether he did indeed issue the construction f the tower is not clear or explicitly stated, just a common interpretation and why the name is associated with a similar foolishly arrogant attitude.
To have it all (or be sittin' pretty), but still not be satisfied, then push your hand too far -- that is what it is to be a "nimrod" via ancient and modern interpretation -- to think you're clever and superior, when really you're being a chump.
It is interesting though, I always think, to find such ancient words still lingering around. Thank you for the entry.