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Was Hebrew spoken at tower of babel?

It's impossible to say for sure whether Hebrew was spoken at the Tower of Babel. Here's why:

* The Tower of Babel is a story: It's found in the book of Genesis in the Bible, a religious text. While it can be interpreted as a metaphor for the diversity of languages, there's no historical or archaeological evidence to support the literal existence of the Tower of Babel or the events described.

* Hebrew's origins are unclear: While Hebrew is a Semitic language, its precise origins are unknown. Some theories place its development much later than the supposed time of the Tower of Babel.

* No evidence of a "single original language": The idea of a single, unified language before the Tower of Babel is a concept from the story, not a historical fact. Languages evolve and change over time, making it unlikely that any one language existed universally.

In conclusion: The Tower of Babel story is a powerful narrative, but its connection to Hebrew and the idea of a single original language is purely within the context of the story itself.

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