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Abraham
Abraham first appears in Genesis 11, but his legacy lasts throughout the New Testament. Find out who Abraham was and what role he played in biblical history. Who was Abraham and why was he important? Find out now.The list of the descendants of Noah's sons comes to an end (Gen 11:26) with Abram ("exalted father"). He later became known as…
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Before the Fall, Adam walked with God, named the animals and lived in the Garden of Eden. Read about the significance of Adam in God’s plan for the world. In Genesis 2 - 3, God creates the first human being, Adam, in the garden of Eden from the dust of the ground and puts him in the garden "to till…
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As the son of Abraham and father of Jacob, Isaac was an important figure in the Old Testament. Read about his life and work here. Isaac is the second son of Abraham, a half brother to Ishmael, and the divinely promised firstborn son of Abraham and Sarah (Genesis16, 19) with whom God establishes the covenant first granted to Abraham (Genesis19,…
READ MOREThe Alleged Curse on Ham
What is the basis for the curse in Genesis 9? Learn about the context and meaning of this passage.Genesis 9:18–29 has been popularly understood to mean that Ham was cursed, and this understanding has often been used to justify oppression of African people, the descendants of Ham. In this view Ham offended his father, Noah, and because of this his…
READ MORENimrod
Nimrod was a warrior, hunter and descendent of Ham. In Genesis 10.6-14, Nimrod is mentioned as the son of Cush and a descendant of Ham. The Bible says that Nimrod was the first to be a gibbor, which means "a skilled warrior." He was "a mighty hunter for the Lord" (Genesis 10.8,9). He also built tremendous cities such as Babylon,…
READ MOREBible Study Guide: Genesis
Genesis is a book of beginnings. It chronicles the creation of the world, the entrance of sin and the first covenant God makes with man. Throughout these “firsts” God demonstrates his love and faithfulness to his creation. What makes Genesis special?The word Genesis comes from a Greek word meaning "beginning." And this is a book about beginnings, and it moves…
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