Genesis Chapters 1-11 Reading Guide Flashcards

A vocabulary set created from the Genesis Chapters 1-11 reading guide, focusing on key biblical figures, commands, and narrative events.

Pre-Creation State

The void and darkness that existed before God began his work of creation.

First Commandment to Humans

God's initial instruction to human beings to be fruitful and multiply.

First Human Food

The food provided to the first humans, which was fruit.

First Animal Food

The food designated for animals, consisting of green plants.

Creation of Man

The process by which God created the first man from the dust from the ground.

Man's Work in Eden

The task given to the first man after God put him in the Garden of Eden to keep it.

Creation of Woman

God's creation of woman for Adam so that he could have a helper.

Snake's Description

The characteristic attributed to the snake in Genesis 3:1, described as crafty.

The Snake's Lie

The deceptive statement told by the snake: "you will surely not die".

Expulsion from Eden

The consequence of Adam and Eve's sin, resulting in them being kicked out of the garden with a sword placed to guard it.

Purpose of the Mark on Cain

A protective mark placed by God on Cain so that no one would get revenge on him for killing Abel.

First City

The first city ever built, which was created by Cain and named Enoch.

Methuselah

The oldest man who ever lived, reaching the age of 969 years old.

Reason for the Great Flood

God's decision to destroy the world because there was a lot of sin in the world and he did not want it full of sin.

Sparing of Noah

God's decision to save Noah because he was blameless, righteous, and walked with God.

Duration of the Flood

The period of time the flooding lasted, determined by Noah entering the boat at age 600 and leaving at age 601, lasting one year.

Prohibited Food Post-Flood

The specific restriction given to Noah and his sons forbidding them from eating flesh with its blood.

Shem

The son of Noah from whom the Semites/Hebrews descended.

Dispersion of Languages

The explanation in chapter 10 for how knowledge about God was lost as nations spread across the earth and formed their own languages.

Tower of Babel

An event where people with one language joined together to build a tower to Heaven, leading God to scatter them and mix up their languages.