The construction of the pyramids is not specifically mentioned in the Bible. What we believe about their purpose does not impinge on any biblical doctrine.
Along with Canaan, Egypt is one of the most commonly mentioned locations in the Bible, and its people, the Egyptians (or Mitsri), play important roles in the story of the Israelites.
Bible Gateway Isaiah 19 :: NIV. An oracle concerning Egypt: See, the LORD rides on a swift cloud and is coming to Egypt. The idols of Egypt tremble before him, and the hearts of the Egyptians melt within them.
According to the Torah (Genesis 11) the tower of Babel was located in Shinar, which scholars place in southern Mesopotamia, and was built at around ~ 1765 BC (here). The Great Pyramid of Giza was built between 2580 – 2560 BC and is not located in Babylonia or Mesopotamia.
There are later descriptions of creatures in the Bible that could be referring to dinosaurs. One example is the behemoth of Job 40:15-19. Even in fairly modern history there are reports of creatures which seem to fit the description of dinosaurs.
Concerning the age of the Earth, the Bible's genealogical records combined with the Genesis 1 account of creation are used to estimate an age for the Earth and universe of about 6000 years, with a bit of uncertainty on the completeness of the genealogical records, allowing for a few thousand years more.
The Nephilim (/ˈnɛfɪˌlɪm/; Hebrew: נְפִילִים Nəfīlīm) are mysterious beings or people in the Hebrew Bible who are described as being large and strong. The word Nephilim is loosely translated as giants in most translations of the Hebrew Bible, but left untranslated in others.
Archaeologists, Jewish and other, generally agree that the Jewish role is a myth. “No Jews built the pyramids because Jews didn't exist at the period when the pyramids were built,” said Amihai Mazar, professor at the Institute of Archaeology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
It's certainly true that the Israelite people spent centuries doing construction work for the ancient Egyptians. However, they did not build the pyramids. Instead, they were likely involved in building new cities and other projects within Egypt's vast empire.
The Mesopotamians believed that these pyramid temples connected heaven and earth. In fact, the ziggurat at Babylon was known as Etemenanki, which means "House of the foundation of heaven and earth" in Sumerian.
The construction of the pyramids is not specifically mentioned in the Bible. What we believe about their purpose does not impinge on any biblical doctrine.
When revised, the background in Egyptian history seems to emerge for every contact between the Hebrews and Egyptians. We have the record of the Bible, but also what appears to be an accurate chronology for much of Egypt's history in the Sothis King list.
The name 'Mizraim' is the original name given for Egypt in the Hebrew Old Testament. Many Bibles will have a footnote next to the name 'Mizraim' explaining that it means 'Egypt.
Though the names of Moses and others in the biblical narratives are Egyptian and contain genuine Egyptian elements, no extrabiblical sources point clearly to Moses. No references to Moses appear in any Egyptian sources prior to the fourth century BCE, long after he is believed to have lived.
It is believed that Jesus sought refuge in Egypt for three-and-a-half years in hiding. The Holy Family were was tually able to safely return to Palestine after the death of King Herod.
According to the biblical narrative, Joseph was one of the sons of Jacob who was sold into slavery by his brothers but eventually rose to a position of power in Egypt after impressing the pharaoh with his ability to interpret dreams.
Around 2780 BCE, King Djoser's architect, Imhotep, built the first pyramid by placing six mastabas, each smaller than the one beneath, in a stack to form a pyramid rising in steps.
Genesis and Exodus do not mention the pyramids or the Sphinx, they mention Pitom and Raamses. The Egyptian hieroglyphs carved in stone depict their Gods.
Sneferu built three pyramids namely, Meidum, Bent, and the Red Pyramid which are believed to be the prominent ones. Q: Which Pyramid was the first true Pyramid? The red pyramid was the first large true pyramid which was built by Pharaoh Sneferu and that is where he was buried.
National Geographic. All three of Giza's famed pyramids and their elaborate burial complexes were built during a frenetic period of construction, from roughly 2550 to 2490 B.C.
They became so numerous, that a pharaoh "who did not know Joseph" enslaved the Hebrews. This pharaoh is believed to be Ramses II (1290-1224 B.C.E.)
Enslavement of the Israelites
The Israelites had been in Egypt for generations, but now that they had become so numerous, the Egyptian ruler, or Pharaoh, feared their presence. Gradually and stealthily, he forced them to become his slaves. Under his command, the Israelite slaves built grand 'treasure cities'.
He may have stood about 5-ft.-5-in. (166 cm) tall, the average man's height at the time.
One possible reason for Jewish rejection of the book might be the textual nature of several early sections of the book that make use of material from the Torah; for example, 1 En 1 is a midrash of Deuteronomy 33.
In 1 Samuel 17:4, several English translations report that Goliath stood six cubits and a span, or about nine feet nine inches tall.