We Will Make A Name For Ourselves

I received an email about a new book that is already a bestseller, which claims to reveal a divine secret in Scripture.  I was intrigued, hoping it was about the millennial kingdom.

I was able to read the first chapter online, but it did not reveal this special secret.  I looked at some reviews and one reader stated that the author “postulates that there is a family of Gods, and all humans who obey will ultimately become Gods themselves.” In all fairness, I have not read the entire book, but after reading that review, I don’t think I want to.   

I was reminded of the tower of Babel, which was built during the days of Noah (hold that thought).  Babel was part of the kingdom of Nimrod, who was the son of Cush and the great-grandson of Noah.  The name Nimrod stands for rebellion or the valiant and he is described as a “mighty one in the earth” and a “mighty hunter before the Lord” (Genesis 10:8-9).  He established his empire in the area of Babylon and Assyria. 

Genesis 6:4 tells us that that there were giants (Nephilim) before and after the flood.  Some believe that Nimrod was an after-the-flood Nephillim because he is designated as “mighty” and because of the technology and strength that was needed to build the tower of Babel.

And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth.  (Genesis 11:4)

The Hebrew word for name is shem.  Strong provides several definitions, including reputation, fame, glory, and The Name, which is a designation of God.

Satan has always wanted to be worshipped as God and establish a throne in heaven.  Nimrod wanted to reach into heaven.  God thwarted Nimrod, just as He will ultimately overcome Satan.

Genesis 1:26 says: “Let us make humankind in our image, after our likeness, so they may rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move on the earth.” (emphasis mine). 

It does not say let us make Man a God.

In Matthew 25:27, Jesus spoke about His second coming, telling us that “as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.”

If man believes that he can be a God, surely those days are here.