Religion Chapter 8 Flashcards
Judah
One of the twelve sons of Jacob (Israel) who received the special blessing that he would rule his brothers and that the messiah would come from his tribe
Joseph
Young, favored son of Jacob who was sold into slavery by his brothers in Egypt but became a high official there
Pharaoh
Title given to the Egyptian kings or rulers
Potiphar
An officer in the court of the pharaoh who brought Joseph as a slave and put him in prison
Providence
Gods watching over us with loving care; gods loving guidance and awareness of all that happens
Simeon
Joseph’s brother whom he held prisoner until his brothers return
Benjamin
Youngest son of Jacob and Joseph’s youngest brother
Prefigure
To show or suggest before hand