Genesis 22, 2 Samuel 11-12 Vocabulary

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts from the Genesis 22 and 2 Samuel 11-12 lecture notes.

The near sacrifice of Isaac

A test of Abraham's faith where God asked him to sacrifice his son, Isaac, as a burnt offering.

Moriah

The region where God instructed Abraham to sacrifice Isaac.

The LORD Will Provide

What Abraham called the place where God provided a ram instead of Isaac.

Covenant

An agreement between two parties; in this context, between God and Abraham.

Complete trust and obedience

What God wanted from Abraham in return for promising to make him the father of a great nation.

David and Bathsheba

The story of David seeing Bathsheba bathing and subsequently committing adultery with her.

Murder of Uriah

David arranging for Uriah to be placed in the front lines of battle to be killed.

Covet

The desire for something that isn't yours.

David and Nathan

The story of the prophet Nathan confronting David for his sins with Bathsheba and Uriah.

Adultery

David's sin of having an affair with Bathsheba, who was married to Uriah.

Parable

A short story used to teach a moral or spiritual lesson

Prophet

Someone who speaks on behalf of God

Remorse

Feeling sorry; regret

Faith

Confidence and trust in someone or in God