Also known as: Babel, Shinar
Modern name: Hillah, Iraq (near ruins)
Babylon represents humanity's rebellion against God. From the Tower of Babel to the exile, it stands as a symbol of worldly power opposed to divine authority. In Revelation, it symbolizes the world system that will be judged.
The great city of the ancient world and capital of the Babylonian Empire. Babylon was the site of the Tower of Babel and later the place of Jewish exile under Nebuchadnezzar. It symbolizes human pride and opposition to God throughout Scripture.
Babylon represents humanity's rebellion against God. From the Tower of Babel to the exile, it stands as a symbol of worldly power opposed to divine authority. In Revelation, it symbolizes the world system that will be judged.
Latitude
32.5363°
Longitude
44.4209°
Known today as: Hillah, Iraq (near ruins)
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