Noninitial Nurturers
A daughter of Laban, younger sister of Leah, and Jacob’s first cousin and preferred wife.
Who is Rachel?
The Greek name given to the river, the northern part of whose valley formed the land of ancient Egypt, making that land essentially a river oasis.
What is Nile?
A God commonly worshiped by the Canaanites. This name simply translates to "owner" or "master." It has been suggested that this name was originally a title and that title came to be used almost exclusively as the name of the god.
Who is Baal?
The first stone in the first row of gems on High Priest Aaron’s “breastpiece of judgment.” Edom was Tyre’s “merchant” for this stone.
What is ruby?
Mounted on the top of the Ark of the Covenant are two of these creatures crafted out of gold.
What are Cherubs?
A Jewish orphan girl of the tribe of Benjamin whose Hebrew name was Hadassah. Famous for her beautiful appearance and quiet and mild spirit.
Who is Esther?
The longest and most important river of SW Asia, called the Firat Nehri in Turkish, a name closely resembling the Hebrew Perathʹ and the Old Persian Ufratu. It is first mentioned at Genesis 2:14 as one of the four rivers once having had their source in Eden.
What is Euphrates?
A deity particularly associated with the Ammonites. God’s law to Israel prescribed the death penalty for anyone, even an alien resident, who would sacrifice their children to this god.
Who is Molech?
A semiprecious variety of crystallized quartz, purple or violet in color and used for jewelry. In his vision of “New Jerusalem,” John observed that the 12th foundation of the holy city’s wall was this stone.
What is Amethyst?
The cover of the Ark of the Covenant is made of this wood, which is known for its durability, distinctive grain patterns, and natural water resistance.
What is Acacia wood?
This woman was “good in discretion and beautiful in form,” while her first husband, whose name means “Senseless; Stupid,” was “harsh and bad in his practices.”
Who is Abigail?
The main river of the Promised Land, forming a natural border between most of E and W Palestine. This river's shallow waters and its numerous rapids and whirlpools render it unnavigable.
What is Jordan?
A goddess worshiped by apostate Israelites in the days of Jeremiah. Although the women were primarily involved, apparently the entire family participated in some way in worshiping this goddess. The women baked sacrificial cakes, the sons collected the firewood, and the fathers lit the fires.
Who is the "Queen of Heavens" (Ishtar)?
A transparent or translucent precious stone occuring in many colors, the deep-blue shades being the most highly esteemed.
What is a sapphire?
Inside the Ark of the covenant was a golden jar containing this substance.
What is mana?
A wife of Elkanah. This woman produced many children, in contrast with Elkanah’s other wife. This woman is known for her cutting tongue, especially at the time of her family’s annual visits to the tabernacle.
Who is Peninnah?
One of the four rivers branching off from the river issuing out of Eden. It was on the banks of this River that Daniel received the vision concerning the power struggle to be waged by “the king of the north” and “the king of the south.” This river has its sources in the eastern part of modern Turkey.
What is Hiddekel (Tigris)?
The chief deity of the Moabites. The worship of this god was evidently introduced into Israel during the reign of Solomon. Undoubtedly under the influence of his Moabite wives, Solomon built a high place to this god “on the mountain that was in front of Jerusalem.”
Who is Chemosh?
The variety used for gemstones is a hard, transparent, crystalline mineral composed of aluminum fluosilicate. It is harder than quartz and is often found in cavities of granitic rocks. The most popular shade is wine-yellow. The book of Job links this stone with Cush, a region that bordered the Red Sea.
What is Topaz?
What is atonement day?
A wife of Abraham and the mother of six of his sons. This woman is specifically referred to as “Abraham’s concubine,” and was given gifts and sent eastword, to the land of the east.
Who is Keturah?
One of the two rivers of Damascus referred to by the Syrian army commander Naaman when scorning Elisha’s instructions to bathe himself in the waters of the Jordan as a cure for his leprosy. Its waters, used to irrigate fields and orchards by means of canals and conduits, create an extensive oasis. Classical writers called it Golden River.
What is the Abanah (Barada)?
A Syrian God. This name means "Roarer, Thunderer." The Syrian army chief Naaman, after being cured of his leprosy, acknowledged Jehovah as the true God but expressed concern over his having to accompany the king of Syria into the temple of this god.
Who is Rimmon (Hadad)?
A semiprecious gemstone, a hard variety of agate. This stone has white layers alternating with black, brown, red, gray, or green. “The names of the sons of Israel . . . in the order of their births” were engraved upon two of these gemstones.
What is Onyx?
When the Ark was captured by the Philistines, the people were plagued with this malady.
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