BABEL REVERSED

When the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples at Pentecost (Acts 2), the Lord reversed what He had done at the Tower of Babel in the 11th chapter of Genesis. 

In Genesis, the generations descended from Noah had the great advantage of speaking one common language. But the result was pure arrogance. They built the great tower to "make a name for themselves". 

And in looking upon the situation, the Lord confirmed that this common language would make humans a bit too full of themselves and a bit too powerful. 

So what does it mean that when the Spirit came at Pentecost, all those who spoke different languages heard the word of God proclaimed in their native tongues? 

This is a reversal on several levels.

At Babel:

• One language became many
• Unity brings arrogance
• Man is glorified
• God takes one city and scatters the people

At Pentecost:

• Many languages hear one message
• Unity brings about God's will
• God is glorified
• God begins to gather the people into one Kingdom

It feels like there is some other significant aspect to this reversal that I haven't quite put my finger on yet. 

Any thoughts?