Why do scriptures give specific yet astronomical figures for things like the dimensions of Noah's ark and the tower of Babel? [Spirituality & Religion]

Noah's ark was supposed to be 300 cubits (over 500 feet) long and the tower of Babel was supposed to be over 5000 cubits (over 8000 feet!) tall.

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SStarfish ·

Well he had to hold all the animals the the world and they wanted to go to heaven

newjaninev2 · 56-60, F

@SStarfish It was fortunate that all of the world's 8.7 million species lived within walking distance of Noah's house

kayoshin · 36-40, M

@newjaninev2 Most of them can swim and most of them are insects you try to kill those f***ers with a little water.