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1
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Know the elements of the “summation” of events in 6:18-7:7

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 God addresses Moses, who in turn protests that he had “fattering lips”
 Moses is once again told that Aaron would be his mouthpiece
 God foretells the coming plagues (“signs and wonders” will multiply)
 Moses was 80, Aaron was 83

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2
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Know the “first sign” demonstrated to the elders and to Pharaoh

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staff becomes a serpent

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3
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whose staff was used to change the Nile into blood

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Aaron’s

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4
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What sources (from the documentary hypothesis) does Brevard Childs believe the plague accounts consist of?

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A compilation of J, E, P

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5
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Know the reasons why Nile held theological significance to the Egyptians

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 Their cosmogony begins with a mound of silt in the primordial Nile
 The river itself is considered to be a god
 Hapi is the god associated with the Nile and its fertility

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6
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know why the Nile may have had a red color

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flooding dissolves and brings red dirt and microorganisms called flagellates

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7
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know what possible virus or disease may have been caused by rotting fish

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Natural progression of bacillus anthracis/cutaneous anthrax causes festering sores

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8
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know the possible explanation of the plague of darkness

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sand storm caused by the west wind

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9
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Know why the frog was significant in Egyptian society

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fruitfulness, blessing and assurance of harvest

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10
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To end the plague of frogs, what decision was presented to the Pharaoh

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Name the time of God’s action to when the frogs would die/disappear (intercessory prayer)

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11
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In the resolution to the plague of frogs, what New Testament concept does Moses demonstrate?

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intercessory prayer

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12
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Beside gnats, what other insect may be represented by the Hebrew word kinnim?

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mosquitoes

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13
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To what did the Egyptian magicians attribute the plague of gnats?

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the “finger of God” only took a wave of his finger

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14
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What was Davis’ theory regarding the type of fly in the plague of flies?

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could possibly be the Ichneumon fly, an insect that injects its larvae into living hosts

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15
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Know the three reasons or rationale of Moses’ counter-offer given in 7:26 to Pharaoh’s concession.

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Sacrifices would offend them, open sacrifice in Egypt may lead to their death, God wanted a proper ritual observance in a different location

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16
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Know the three ancient sources discussed regarding “Egyptian Reactions” to the plagues

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“Tempest Stela” of Ahmose, The Ipuwer Papyrus, and Papyrus Harris

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17
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In regards to the plague of the death of livestock, what element has “no parallel in Scripture?”

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“Lord set a definite time.” God sets a time for a localized event

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18
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What actions of Moses and Aaron caused the plague of boils?

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take dust from the “kilns” and throw it toward the sky

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19
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In the plague of hail and fire, what does the phrase “the one fearing the word of Yahweh” imply?

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It was belief short of conversion

20
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What statement does Pharaoh make in 9:27 that is the “first correct concession?”

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“I have sinned this time”

21
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Know the extent of the devastation of the locusts in 10:4-6

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They will cover the land
They will eat what has escaped the hail (wheat and rye)
They will eat every tree that sprouts in the field
They will fill your houses (something never seen)

22
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why was the plague of darkness such a strong theological statement to the Egyptians?

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Yahweh has control over the sun
Ra was the one of the most prominent and powerful deities associated with the sun

23
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What was Pharaoh’s compromise at the end of the plague of darkness? (10:24-29)

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Pharaoh offered to allow all of the Israelites leave, only the livestock should remain

24
Q

According to class discussion, what was the approximate duration of the 10 plagues?

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about a year

25
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According to 11:2-3 and 3:21-22, what should the people of Israel request from the Egyptians?

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articles of gold and silver

26
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The exodus from Israel serves as the first month of the Hebrew calendar, what is the name of that month?

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Hebrew: Nisan (English: July: 7th month of the year)

27
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Know the regulations regarding the lamb used for sacrifice at Passover. (be able to identify the incorrect one!)

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o A lamb is to be chosen on the 10th day of Abib (Nisan)
o A year old without defect
 One for each household, unless there were too few, then it was to be shared
 Held until the 14th day
 All the people would slaughter at twilight
* Later translated as mid afternoon
 Blood was to be used on the door frame
 Roasted over a fire
 All was to be eaten in one night
 Wheaten with cloak tucked in the belt, sandals on, staff in hand, unleavened bread

28
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Besides the Passover, what other feast is prescribed chapter 12?

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The Feast of Unleavened Bread

29
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What were the imperatives (commands) given by the Pharaoh after the death of the firstborn in 12:31?

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“Rise, go out from among my people, both you and the children of Israel. And go, serve the LORD as you have said.”

30
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According to 12:37, about how many fighting men were in the group?

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600,000

31
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What Hebrew term can mean “clan” as well as “thousand?”

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eleph/elef

32
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What did the Egyptians call the “way of the land of the Philistines?”

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‘way of horus’
Via maris

33
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Be able to identify the four geographical clues regarding the place of the crossing of the Red Sea.

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-camp before Pi-hahiroth
-between Migdol and the sea
-in front of Baal-zephon
-by the sea

34
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Be able to identify the 3 imperatives (commands) given by Moses prior to the crossing of the Red Sea.

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do not fear, stand firm, and see

35
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What do many scholars view as the oldest material in the Old Testament narrative?

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poetry

36
Q

Know the 3 different emphases (with Scripture references) in the Song of the Sea, 15:1-18.

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1-6: Yahweh’s strength
7-10: God’s wrath towards the Egyptians
11-18: no one is like Yahweh

37
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What was the name of the place where the water was “bitter?”

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15:22-27-> Marah

38
Q

What do the Hebrew words man hu actually mean?

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“What is it?”

39
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At what place did the Israelites defeat the Amalekites as long as Moses’ hands were raised?

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Rephadim

40
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Know the reasons why Jethro is seen as a unique and remarkable figure in the Bible, even though he is a Midianite.

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He confesses Yahweh’s name, offers sacrifices, and counsels Moses on how to set up a hierarchy of leadership (in regards to discipline)

41
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According to George Mendenhall, what type of treaty bears resemblance to the Mosaic Law?

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Suzerainty treaty

42
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Know the difference between apodictic and casuistic law.

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Apodictic- similar to the 10 commandments : do this, don’t do this
Casuistic- if…then… (case law- precedents, assumes the need for such a decision)

43
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On what ancient law code do many claim that the Mosaic Law is dependent upon?

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Code of Hammurabi

44
Q

Discuss the reasons by the plagues should be seen as supernatural phenomena according to the biblical text.

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  • Described as an intentional act of God; extremity of plagues goes beyond natural occurrence
  • First two plagues copied by magicians still seem supernatural
  • Plagues did not affect Israelites because God set boundaries
  • Magicians perceived third plague as from ‘finger of God’
  • Tenth plague cannot be explained naturally
45
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What are the 2 purposes of the 7th plague according to 9:14-16

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show unique nature of God; “No one like me”
demonstrate His power to be declared to all the earth

46
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Be able to list the 3 ways in which Pharaoh’s threat to kill Moses was unfounded according to class discussion

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Immunity of the prophet was in the ANE
He had been given plenty of chances not obey God’s commands
The fact that he made this threat showed that Moses, God and the Israelites caused him to fear

47
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in the final plague, why were the first born cattle singled out for death?

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cattle were sacred in Egypt and it was means to barter

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