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Genesis
The first book of the bible. beginning of humanity.
Tower of Babel
a structure built by humanity to reach the heavens and make a name for themselves. reason why the world has multiple languages.
Altar
a sacred structure where sacrifices, worship, and prayers are offered to God, symbolizing a place of covenant between God and humanity
Sarai/Sarah
wife of Abraham and the mother of Isaac, the founder of the Israelite nation. Originally named Sarai, meaning "my lady," her name was changed to Sarah, meaning "princess" or "lady". Known for her infertility until she was 90 years old, she eventually gave birth to Isaac, fulfilling God's promise of a great progeny
Cosmology
describes an ancient, ordered, three-tiered universe of a flat earth floating on deep waters, covered by a solid dome sky holding back the upper waters, with the sun, moon, and stars set within the dome.
Adam
the first man created by God. made from DUST
original sin
the inherited fallen nature and guilt stemming from Adam and Eve's disobedience in the Garden of Eden.
Sacrafice
giving up something valuable to show devotion to God. In old testament they usually sacrificed animals. Jesus sacrificed his life, so we don't have to do that anymore!!!!!!
Ark
Noah's Ark, a large vessel built by Noah under God's instructions to preserve his family, pairs of all animal species, and food from a catastrophic global flood
Firmament
an expanse created by God on the second day of creation to separate the waters above from the waters below, and it is also referred to as heaven.
Eve
the first woman made. Adam's wife and created from his rib.
Noah
a righteous patriarch chosen by God to build an ark and save his family and a pair of every kind of animal from a global flood. He built the ark out of obedience to God's instructions, demonstrating faith and godliness in a wicked world. After the floodwaters receded, God established a covenant with Noah and his family, symbolized by the rainbow, promising never to destroy the earth with a flood again.
Egypt
Egypt features prominently as both a place of refuge during a famine for Abraham and later for his descendant Jacob and his family, as well as the land where Joseph becomes a high official under the Pharaoh.
Mt. Moriah
place where God commanded Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac, as a test of his faith
Dominion
God gives humanity the mandate to have "dominion" over the Earth and its creatures, a concept understood as stewardship and responsible authority.
YahWeh
covenant name of God. from the Hebrew verb "to be," and signifies God's self-existence, faithfulness, and presence with His people
Abraham
a pivotal figure in the Book of Genesis who is called by God to leave his homeland and journey to the Promised Land. God made a covenant with Abraham, promising him countless descendants and the land of Canaan. known for his faith!
Sodom and Gomorrah
recounts God's decision to destroy these wicked cities due to their extreme immorality and injustice, after Abraham pleaded with God to spare them. The cities are utterly destroyed by burning sulfur and fire.
Hagar
an Egyptian handmaiden of Sarai (Sarah) who became a concubine of Abraham, giving birth to their son, Ishmael, at Sarai's suggestion due to her inability to conceive. After conceiving, Hagar became pregnant and looked down on Sarah, leading to harsh treatment and Hagar's subsequent flight into the wilderness. There, she was comforted by an angel, who promised her numerous descendants
Monotheism
truth that one God created the world
covenant
a "promise" between two people that cannot be broken. consequences for fulfilling or breaking the agreement
12 tribes of isreal
The twelve tribes of Israel are named after Jacob's (Israel) twelve sons: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph, and Benjamin.
Lot
Abraham's nephew who traveled with him from Haran to Canaan.
Pentateuch
a term for the first five books of the Bible—Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy—also known as the Torah
Cubit
refers to the cubit measurements given in the Book of Genesis???