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Genesis Flashcards

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Genesis 1:1 says, “In the beginning

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God created the heavens and the Earth.

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Genesis 1:27 says, “So God created

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humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.

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What is the man free to do?

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He is able to eat any fruit from any tree in the garden.

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What is he not to do?

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He can’t eat from the tree of Good and Evil.

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What will happen if he disobeys?

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The man will die.

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What is the one thing that is “not good”, and what does the Lord God do about it?

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‘It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper as his partner.’

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Who says this, to whom does he say it, and what is ultimately the result? (Genesis 3:4-5)

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The serpent said to the woman, “You will not die; for God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.”

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What does Cain do to Abel, and why does he do it? What is Cain’s punishment of this?

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Cain kills Abel due to jealousy because the Lord offered Abel regard and not Cain. Cain’s punishment is to be banished and he can’t be killed because God put a mark on him.

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What does Genesis 6:5 says has happened to human nature?

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They were doing evil acts against each other.

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What decision did the Lord make in Genesis 6:7?

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He would ‘blot’ them (wipe out the world with a flood).

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How was Noah different from other people?

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Noah was a righteous man.

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Briefly describe Noah’s task.

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To build an ark and take 7 pairs of all clean animals, a pair of unclean animals, and 7 pairs of birds of air, male with their mate. Noah should take his family and food that is easily stored.

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When the flood waters receded, the ark came to rest on

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the mountains of Ararat.

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What did God promise in the covenant with Noah? What was the sign of this covenant?

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He will not destroy Earth with a flood again. The sign of this covenant is a rainbow.

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What did people try to do at the Tower of Babel?

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They tried to build a tower to heaven.

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What did they not want to do?

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They didn’t want to scatter all over the world.

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What did the Lord do, and what effect did it have?

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He confuses their language and scatters them abroad over the face of all Earth.

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What did the Lord call Abram to do?

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He called him to go to a land in order to be blessed.

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What did the Lord promise to Abram?

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A great nation and to bless him. He will bless those who bless Abram and curse those who curse Abram.

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What does the Lord promise to Abram? (Covenant with Abraham Part 1)

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An unconditional promise to give the land of Canaan to Abram and his descendants.

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Who was Hagar?

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Sarai’s slave girl who sleeps with Abram in order for them to have children.

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Who was Ishmael?

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Hagar’s and Abram’s son.

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What does God promise to Abraham? (Covenant with Abraham Part 2)

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“to be God to you” which means God will have a special relationship with Abraham and his descendants. He will provide for them, protect them, and discipline them.

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What must Abraham and his descendants do to enter this covenant?

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Every male among Abraham need to be circumcised when they are 8 days old.

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Abram meaning:

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“Exalted Father”

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Abraham meaning:

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“Father of Many”

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Sarai meaning:

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“Princess”

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Sarah meaning:

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“Princess”

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What had the Lord decided to do with Sodom and Gomorrah, and why did he make this decision?

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He decides to destroy them because of how they are acting (wicked and evil).

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30
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Summarize the conversation between God and Abraham in these verses, Genesis 18:22-23.

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He questions how merciful God is.

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31
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Whose birth is recorded in Genesis 21:1-7 and what does his name mean?

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Isaac whose name means laughter.

32
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What does Abraham do at Sarah’s request?

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He sends Hagar and Ishmael away.

33
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What is Abraham commanded to do in Genesis 22?

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To offer Isaac to God in a burnt offering.

34
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What does Abraham say to Isaac in Genesis 22:8?

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He tells him that God will provide the lamb.

35
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“The Lord will provide.” Why are these words important in Genesis 22:14?

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It shows that God is in that place.

36
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How does Abraham get a wife for Isaac?

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Abraham sent a servant to go to Mesopotamia to find a wife for Isaac in order by asking a girl if he could get a sip of the water and by her saying that she will also give water to his camels.

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What does Rebekah say to Abraham’s servant?

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She says, “Drink my Lord… I will draw water for your camels as well until they have finished drinking.”

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What does the Lord say to Rebekah in Genesis 25:23?

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“Two nations are in your womb, two peoples born of shall be divided; one shall be stronger than the other, the elder shall serve the younger.” (She will have twins).

39
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Who was the first born son of Isaac and Rebekah?

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Esau

40
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What is Esau’s other name?

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Edom

41
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What is the name of the second son born to Isaac and Rebekah?

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Jacob

42
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How did Jacob get the birthright intended for Esau?

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Esau traded it for a bowl of stew.

43
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How did Jacob get the blessing intended for Esau, and who was his accomplice?

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Jacob dressed up like his brother Esau with the help of Rebekah and pretended to be like him. Rebekah cooked the food the way Isaac asked for it to be cooked and she put animal skin on Jacob and then he gets the blessing.

44
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Describe Jacob’s dream at Bethel.

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There is a ladder going to heaven and angels are going up and down it. Then God talks about the covenant with Abraham.

45
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After Jacob reached the Mesopotamia, he met _________ at a well. Laban, however, tricked Jacob into marrying _________ before he married _________.

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Rachel, Leah, Rachel

46
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Jacob eventually has twelve sons and one daughter. After working for Laban for twenty years, he returns to ________.

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Canaan

47
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Describe Jacob’s experience in Genesis 32:24-29.

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He wrestles with an angel.

48
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Genesis means:

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Beginning/Origin

49
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Jacob’s name is changed to and what does it mean?

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Israel which means struggles with God.

50
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How does Esau receive Jacob?

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He is happy to see his brother after what Jacob had done.

51
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What did Jacob give to Joseph to show his favoritism?

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A coat of many colors.

52
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Briefly describe Joseph’s first dream.

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There were 12 corn stalks and 11 of them bowed down to Joseph’s corn stalk.

53
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Briefly describe Joseph’s second dream.

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The sun, the moon, and the 11 stars bow down to him.

54
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Who was Joseph’s oldest brother that kept the others from killing Joseph?

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Reuben

55
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Who had the idea of selling Joseph into slavery?

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Judah

56
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In Egypt, who bought Joseph?

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Potiphar

57
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What role did Potiphar’s wife play in Joseph’s life?

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She tries to seduce him but he doesn’t give in to her. (Genesis 38:8-9)

58
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While in prison, Joseph interpreted the dreams of two Egyptian officials, the _________ and the __________.

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Chief Cupbearer, Chief Baker

59
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Who received a favorable interpretation?

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Chief Cupbearer

60
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Who received a negative one?

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Chief Baker

61
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What was Joseph’s interpretation of Pharaoh’s two dreams?

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7 years of plenty followed by 7 years of famine.

62
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What was Joseph’s new job for Pharaoh?

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Number 2 in charge for collecting and storing grain.

63
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Why did Joseph’s brothers come to Egypt?

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To buy food.

64
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What accusation did Joseph make of his brothers?

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That they were spies.

65
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How were Joseph’s brothers asked to prove their innocence?

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By bringing Benjamin to Egypt.

66
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Which brother was kept in Egypt?

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Simeon

67
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Eventually, Joseph’s brothers return to Egypt. Who is with them?

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Benjamin

68
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What role does a silver cup play in this account?

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It is planted in the younger’s sack of grains. Benjamin is told to stay as Joseph’s slave.

69
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Bethel means:

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House of God

70
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What was Judah willing to do?

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Stay as a slave in Benjamin’s place.

71
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What does Joseph tell his brothers in Genesis 45:1-8?

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He tells them, “I am Joseph. Is my father still alive?”

72
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Joseph sends for his father Jacob. The two are reunited in the part of Egypt called _____. This is where Jacob’s entire family settles.

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Goshen

73
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When Jacob dies, his body is taken back to _____ to be buried.

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Canaan

74
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What does Joseph say to his brothers in Genesis 50:19-21?

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He says that although they tried to harm him, it was all part of God’s plan and it was intended for good.

75
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Who dies at the end of Genesis 50?

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Joseph

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