12-19 Genesis

What were God's three main promises to Abram when he called him to leave his father's house?

God promised Abram: 1. He would be a great nation. 2. He would be a blessing to others. 3. All the nations would bless themselves with Abram's name (and God would bless those who bless Abram and curse those who curse him).

Why did Abram and Sarai go to Egypt, and what deceptive action did Abram take there?

They went to Egypt due to a famine in Canaan. Abram told Sarai to say she was his sister to prevent the Egyptians from killing him to take her, fearing for his life due to her beauty.

In Genesis 13, why did Abram and Lot separate, and where did each go?

They separated because their great wealth and herds caused their herders to fight over land. Lot went East towards the Jordan, while Abram remained in Canaan.

Who was Melchizedek, and what did Abram do in interaction with him?

Melchizedek was the King of Salem and the 'priest of God Most High.' He blessed Abram, and Abram gave him a tenth of all he possessed after rescuing Lot.

What was the main promise God made to Abram regarding his offspring in Genesis 15, comparing them to a specific natural phenomenon?

God promised Abram that his offspring would be as numerous as the stars in the sky.

What was the main promise God made to Abram regarding his offspring in Genesis 15, comparing them to a specific natural phenomenon?

God promised Abram that his offspring would be as numerous as the stars in the sky.

According to the covenant ceremony in Genesis 15, for how many years would Abram's ancestors be enslaved?

Abram's ancestors would be enslaved for 400 years.

Why did Sarai give Hagar to Abram, and what was the name of the son born from this union?

Sarai gave Hagar to Abram because she couldn't have children herself and wanted to build a family through Hagar. Their son was named Ishmael.

What was the physical sign of the covenant God established with Abraham in Genesis 17, and at what age should it be performed for male descendants?

The physical sign of the covenant was circumcision, to be performed on all male descendants at eight days old.

What new names did God give Abram and Sarai in Genesis 17?

God changed Abram's name to Abraham and Sarai's name to Sarah.

In Genesis 18, how many righteous people did Abraham successfully bargain down to with God to spare Sodom?

Abraham bargained from 50 down to 10 righteous people to spare Sodom.

Describe the hospitality Lot showed the two messengers in Sodom and contrast it with the actions of the townspeople.

Lot welcomed the messengers enthusiastically into his home, offering them shelter. In stark contrast, a mob of Sodomites immediately surrounded the house, demanding Lot bring out his guests so they could commit sexual assault upon them.

What happened to Lot's wife when Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed?

Lot's wife looked back at the city despite being told not to, and she was transformed permanently into a pillar of salt.

Who became the ancestors of the Moabites and Ammonites, and under what circumstances?

Lot's two daughters became the ancestors of the Moabites and Ammonites. Believing the world had been destroyed and to continue the human race, they got Lot drunk on consecutive nights and became pregnant by him.

What was Abraham's age when Ishmael was born?

Abraham was 86 years old when Ishmael was born.

What did God say would be the name of Sarah's son, promised to be born in one year, and through whom would the covenant continue?

Sarah's son would be named Yitzhak (Isaac), and the covenant would continue through him.