In the Bible, Babylon is a city that holds significant historical and symbolic meaning. Historically, it was the capital of the ancient Babylonian Empire, known for its impressive architecture, including the Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Biblically, Babylon is often associated with pride, idolatry, and opposition to God. It is first mentioned in Genesis 10:10, where it is linked to the kingdom of Nimrod, and later featured prominently in the narratives of the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1-9), where humanity's attempt to build a tower to heaven led to God's confusion of their languages and subsequent scattering across the earth.Symbolically, Babylon represents the epitome of human rebellion against God and moral corruption. In the prophetic literature, particularly in the Book of Revelation, Babylon is depicted as the ultimate symbol of sin and the world system opposed to God (Revelation 17-18). The term "Babylon" is used metaphorically to describe the moral and spiritual depravity of societies and cultures that turn away from divine principles, culminating in the judgment that God will bring upon them. Thus, Babylon serves as both a historical entity and a powerful symbol of the conflict between divine authority and human arrogance throughout biblical texts.