Genesis Flashcards
Adam
- The first man created by God according to the biblical account
-Fashioned from the dust of the ground and imbued with the breath of life.
Eve
-The first woman created by God as a companion for Adam in the Garden of Eden.
- She is formed from Adam’s rib and is implicated in the biblical narrative surrounding the temptation and subsequent expulsion from paradise.
Abel
- The second son of Adam and Eve, known for his righteous offering of a lamb to God, which contrasted with his brother Cain’s unacceptable offering of fruits
- Led to Cain’s jealousy and eventual murder of him.
Cain
- The firstborn son of Adam and Eve. - - He becomes infamous for murdering his brother Abel out of jealousy, leading to his exile and marking the tragic beginning of human conflict as described in the biblical narrative.
Who built the first city?
Cain
Noah
- a righteous man chosen by God to build an ark and save himself, his family, and pairs of every animal from a worldwide flood.
- He is characterized as a man of faith who followed God’s instructions with unwavering obedience.
What happened between Noah and his sons?
Noah’s son Ham discovered his father drunk and uncovered in his tent. Instead of covering Noah’s nakedness discreetly, Ham told his brothers, Shem and Japheth. In response, Noah cursed Ham’s son, Canaan, leading to lasting consequences for their descendants.
Sarah
Sarah is the wife of Abraham and the mother of Isaac. Described as beautiful and initially barren, she eventually conceives in her old age, fulfilling God’s promise to make her the mother of nations.
Abraham
depicted as the patriarch of the Israelite people. God’s covenant with him, promising numerous descendants and land for his descendants, plays a crucial role in the biblical narrative.
Abraham’s convenant
Ensuring that he would be the father of a great nation and that his descendants would inherit the land of Canaan.
Lot
The nephew of the patriarch Abraham. He travels with Abraham and eventually settles in the city of Sodom, which becomes known for its wickedness, leading to its destruction.
Noah’s covenant
God promised never again to destroy the Earth with a flood and established the rainbow as a sign of this everlasting covenant.
Hagar
a maidservant in the Book of Genesis who becomes the concubine of Abraham at the urging of his wife Sarah. She later bears Abraham’s son Ishmael, and her story is significant in the context of the biblical narrative surrounding the formation of the Abrahamic covenant.
Sacrifice of Issac
God tests Abraham’s faith by instructing him to offer his son Isaac as a burnt offering. Abraham, obedient to God’s command, demonstrates unwavering faith, but before the sacrifice is carried out, God provides a ram as a substitute, sparing Isaac’s life.
issac and rebekah
played a key role in continuing the covenant and inheriting the promises of God. Rebekah, his wife, played a pivotal role in ensuring the fulfillment of God’s plan by actively participating in the events surrounding the blessings and lineage of their descendants.
Jacob
the father of the twelve tribes of Israel, having obtained the birthright through cunning means and later reconciling with Esau after a period of estrangement.
Midrash tradition
a Jewish interpretive method that seeks to elucidate and expand upon biblical texts, exploring their meanings through storytelling, ethical teachings, and allegorical interpretations
originating narratives
foundational stories or accounts that serve as the source and basis for subsequent developments, beliefs, or cultural expressions within a particular context or tradition.
the great flood
the Great Flood is a catastrophic event where, as a divine response to human wickedness, God instructs Noah to build an ark to save himself, his family, and pairs of every kind of animal, ultimately cleansing the earth by inundating it with rain for 40 days and nights.
Jacob and Esau’s birthright
Jacob cunningly acquires Esau’s birthright, the privileges and responsibilities of the firstborn, by convincing Esau to trade it for a bowl of lentil stew in a moment of hunger and impulsivity.
Jacob and Joseph’s dreams
- Jacob dreams of a ladder connecting heaven and earth, symbolizing divine communication and the covenant between God and his descendants.
- Joseph dreams of sheaves of wheat and celestial bodies bowing down to him, foreshadowing his future leadership and the eventual reconciliation with his brothers.
Call of Abraham
God instructs Abraham to leave his homeland and take a journey to a new land where God will guide him. God promises to make his a great nation and establishes his covenant with Abraham.
Jacob and the 12 tribes
He is renamed Israel after wrestling with a divine being. The 12 tribes of Israel trace their origins to Jacob’s 12 sons, who became the progenitors of distinct tribes forming the foundation of the Israelite nation.
Joseph
- His journey involves being sold into slavery by his brothers,
- Joseph’s ability to interpret dreams leads him to a position of influence in Pharaoh’s court, where he orchestrates the storing of grain during seven years of plenty, preparing Egypt for a severe famine.
- Showcasing themes of forgiveness, divine providence, and the fulfillment of God’s plan.
