Quiz: Exodus Flashcards
At the birth of every hebrew, who was asked to kill the boys but spare the girl babies?
the midwives
In what land/country were the Israelites enslaved?
Egypt
The baby Moses was placed in a papyrus basket into which river?
Nite River
Who find the baby moses?
the Daughter of the Pharaoh
What was Moses’ sister’s name?
Miriam
Moses marries one of Jethro’s 7 daughters. What’s her name?
Zeporah
In what object does God appear to Moses?
Burning fire
By what name does God reveal himself to Moses?
YHWH
The Promised Land is a land flowing with ______ and ______.
Milk/honey
Because Moses is slow of speech, who will help him speak to the Pharoah?
His brother Aaron
Name any two plagues (except the last).
Swarming horse flies, death of animals.
What animal and type of bread should be eaten at the Passover meal?
lamb, unleavened bread.
What is the name of the sea that God will split in two?
Dead sea
What musical instrument does Miriam play after horse and chariot are cast in the sea?
Tambourine
What are the names of the two foods, sent by God to the israelites in the desert?
Quail and Manna
What is a theophany?
Being face to face with God
Name one commandment directly about God.
You shall not have any other Gods but me
Name two commandment about people and/or property.
You shall not commit adultery
You shall not covet your neighbors goods
What is the formal name for the 10 words or Commandments?
Decalogue
The ten commandments are placed in what object?
Ark of the covenant
Where does Moses receive the 10 Commandments?
Mt. Sinai
What idol do Aaron and the Israelites make because moses is gone too long?
Gold Falcon
How many commandments are there altogether in the Torah?
613 (a lot)
Name the three books that follow after Exodus.
Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
After the death of Moses and Aaron, who will lead the Israelites into the Promised Land?
Joshua
