hebrew literature key terms Flashcards
1
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theme
A
some idea or insight concerning human life or human nature
2
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patriarch
A
founding father (Abraham was the patriarch of the hebrews)
3
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covenant
A
special agreement (the covenant between Yahweh and the hebrews governed their relationship)
4
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canaan
A
promised land
5
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enmity
A
hostility
6
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beguiled
A
deceived
7
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genesis
A
coming into being
8
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psalm
A
sacred song or hymm
9
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dominion
A
power to rule
10
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ten commandments
A
code of ethics (these were given to moses by yahweh/mosaic law)