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Who wrestled with an unknown man until daybreak?
Which character is known as Israel's son who was sold to Egypt?
Who was almost sacrificed by Abraham?
Who was created from Adam's ribs?
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Who tricked Eve into eating the apple?
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What did Noah create to save species during the flood?
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Who is the mother of Ishmael?
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The story of Sodom and Gomorrah involved the original prohibition of ________.
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Who wanted to lie with Joseph and is portrayed as a temptress?
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What did God do during the flood?
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Who was forced to lie with Shechem?
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What is a symbol?
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What does 'infer' mean?
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What does 'imply' mean?
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What is an archetype?
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Study Notes
Key Characters in Genesis
- Jacob (Israel): Wrestled with an unknown man, injured his hip; fathered many children.
- Joseph: Son of Israel; central figure in Genesis, sold by brothers, rose to power in Egypt.
- Abraham (Abram): Received God's blessings; faced the challenge of sacrificing his son.
- Isaac: Son of Abraham; was almost sacrificed until an angel intervened.
- Adam: Created by God from dust; Eve was formed from his rib.
- Eve: Companion to Adam, created from his rib.
- Reuben: Jacob's son; opposed the killing of Joseph by his brothers.
- Wife of Potiphar: Temptress who sought to seduce Joseph.
- Dinah: Daughter of Jacob; suffered violence from Shechem, leading to retaliation by her brothers.
- Noah: Built an ark to save species from the Flood.
- Abel: Son of Adam and Eve, murdered by his brother Cain due to jealousy.
- Cain: Older brother of Abel; killed him as a result of jealousy.
- The Snake: Deceived Eve into eating the forbidden fruit.
- Sarah: Abraham's wife; unable to bear children, suggested he have a child with Hagar.
- Hagar: Sarah’s slave-girl; mother of Ishmael.
- Sodom and Gomorrah: Cities associated with the biblical prohibition of homosexuality.
Divine Involvement
- God in Creation: The Creator of all things and humanity.
- God in the Flood: Initiated a flood to cleanse the earth, eliminating most life.
- God at the Tower of Babel: Confused human language, disrupting communication.
Important Concepts
- Symbol: Represents deeper meanings, often immaterial, within the narrative.
- Setting: The context and environment that frame the events of the stories.
- Plot: The sequence of events that drives the narrative forward.
- Character: The development and traits that define individuals within the story.
- Tone: The emotional undertone conveyed through language and narrative style.
- Infer: Drawing conclusions based on evidence presented in the text.
- Imply: Suggesting ideas or meanings without directly stating them.
- Allusion: Indirect references that enrich the narrative by connecting to well-known concepts or events.
- Archetype: Represents universal symbols that recur across narratives and cultures.
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Test your knowledge of key characters from the Book of Genesis with these flashcards. Learn about figures like Jacob and Joseph, their stories, and their significance in biblical history. Perfect for anyone studying the Bible or interested in religious studies.
