Babylon
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- proper noun
- /ˈbæbɪlən/
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Babilonia
- Some have suggested that whilst the Jews are exiled in Babylon, they come into contact with Zoroastrianism.
- Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon
- Whore of Babylon
There were disturbances, bloodshed, but the masses of Babylon at last impose their will.
- There were disturbances, bloodshed, but the masses of Babylon at last impose their will.
- Like he, he collected artifacts from ancient Babylon.
- The exiled the people from Israel that were taken in in exile to Babylon to serve the king.
- You know that old song by the rivers of Babylon that's related to the grace that we say after meals.
- Why is the temple of Marduk, the city God of of Babylon, on top of the Tower of Babel?
- Like the average Twitter user now seems far better to express their own inner states, you know, then like the very best poets of Babylon, right?
- The fact is that when the Jews were released from Babylon in exile, they returned to Jerusalem and Israel read the Bible to the people for the first time.
- Yes, like the Tower of Babylon, like too many stores.
- Belmar Duke was the was the God of Babylon in ancient Mesopotamia.
Examples
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Oh, you've been to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, have you?
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Cyrus famously allowed the Jews to return from Babylon after their exile and rebuild their temple in Jerusalem.
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At the left side you can see the hanging gardens of Babylon!
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Nebuchadnezzar came from the world's greatest city at the time, Babylon, the most advanced city of all.
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The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, if they existed at all, were a kind of rooftop garden.
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Alexander had routed Darius's great army, and now the road to Babylon, the empire's main capital, lay open.
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Returning to Babylon, he was met by embassies from distant peoples come to recognize his greatness.
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The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
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Ancient texts describe the wealth and culture of Babylon during its peak as a major city in Mesopotamia.
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Many tourists dream of visiting the historical ruins of Babylon to learn about its fascinating history.
Compounds
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An ancient garden with many levels in Babylon said to be built by King Nebuchadnezzar around 600 BC
Surface Forms
Etymology
Babylon comes from the ancient name Bab-ilu, which means 'gate of god', with bab meaning 'gate' and ilu meaning 'god'. So Babylon was seen as a great, rich city, like a famous 'gate' to the gods and to power.