theo genesis

Abraham

descendant of Shem, founder of Hebrew nations

Abram

Abraham’s original name

Sarah

wife of Abraham, mother of Isaac

Ishmael

son of Abraham and Hagar, founder of Arab tribes

Isaac

son of Abraham and Sarah, heir of God’s covenant with Abraham

Jacob

younger of Isaac and Rebekah’s cons, used deception to get birthright; given the name Israel after he wrestled with God, name of nations descended from him

Esau

older of Isaac and Rebekah’s sons, gave up birthright

Leah

Jacob was tricked into marrying her

Rachel

wife of Jacob, mother of Joseph and Benjamin

Joseph

Jacob’s favorite son, saved his family

Polygamy

practice of having multiple wives

Moriah

mountains around Jerusalem where Abraham want to offer his son as sacrifice

Canaan

God’s promised land to Abraham’s descendent, cover modern Israel

Egypt

ancient kingdom along Nile River

Yahweh

God’s personal name translated as “Lord” in english, emphasizes covenant relationship with people

Circumcision

visible sign of God’s covenant with Abraham

Patriarch

father who leads a family or tribe

Pharaoh

title of the king of Egypt