Hebrew and Greek Words
Memory Passages
Story of Joseph
Background Studies
Name Meanings
100

The English translation for the Hebrew word, "Yehovah."

What is LORD?

100
God's purpose in sending Joseph to Egypt in Genesis 50:20.

What is the saving of many lives?

100

The number of Joseph's brothers who were Leah's sons.

What is 6?

100

Joseph started in this class of the caste system (social hierarchy) of Egypt.

What is slave?

100

Bull of Africa; a fat bull.

What is Potiphar?

200

The English translation for the Greek word, "Metanoia."

What is repentance?

200

Jesus's teaching in Matthew 6:9-15.

What is the Lord's Prayer?

200

This brother suggested selling Joseph to the Midianites/Ishmaelits.

Who is Judah?

200

This is an important city in the Jewish culture, and it's mentioned several times in Genesis 37-50.

What is Shechem?

200

The meaning of Israel.

What is, "Who prevails (or struggles) with God"?

300

One of the Hebrew words for, "God."

What is 'el or 'elohiym?

300

Jesus's words in Luke 23:32-34.

What is, "Father forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing."?

300

Joseph rose to prominence in these 3 places after being sold to Potiphar.

What are Potiphar's household, the prison, and all of Egypt?

300

The definition of 'cyclopean' and an example of it in the SS.

What is of or relating to a style of stone construction marked typically by the use of large irregular blocks without mortar?

300

The meaning of Judah's name.

What is, "Praise of the LORD; confession"?

400

The Hebrew word for, "gracious."

What is chanan?

400

In this Memory Passage, Joseph tells his brothers to invite their father to come to Goshen.

What is Genesis 45:7-11?

400

Joseph was given this new name by Pharaoh.

What is, "Zaphenath-Paneah?"

400

The priests of Egypt; the second highest caste (social hierarchy).

What is a 'Vizier'?

400
One who discovers hidden things.

What is Zaphenath-Paneah?

500
The Hebrew word for, "ruler/governor."

What is shalliyt?

500

Jesus says these Aramaic words in Mark 15:33-39.

What is, "Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?" 

500

Joseph gave his brothers this specific instruction for their journey after sending them to bring their father.

What is, "Don't argue."?

500

The definition of, "chiasmus."

What is a literary device in which words, phrases, or concepts are repeated in reverse order to emphasize a point?

500

The meaning of Benjamin's name.

What is, "Son of my right hand"?