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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hunkalove · 61-69, M

It's just a story, and a fun one. All of those stories in Genesis were intended for children, like fairy tales, to explain things that can't be explained.