Q&A_Flashcards_Set_16

What significant event is marked in Genesis 32:28 regarding Jacob?

YHVH changes Jacob's name to Israel, marking the first mention of Israel in Scripture.

Did changing Jacob's name make him a Jew?

No, 'Jew' and 'Israelite' are distinct terms.

How are the tribes of Israel named?

They are named after Jacob's 12 sons.

Which tribe does the term 'Jew' derive from?

It derives from the tribe of Judah (Yahudah), also known as the house of Judah.

Who did YHVH lead through the desert?

He led all 12 tribes of Israel, not only the Jewish nation.

Was Moses, the leader of Israel, a Jew?

No, Moses was not a Jew.

Which tribes make up the Jewish nation?

The tribes of Judah and Benjamin.

What is a 'mixed multitude' in Exodus 12:38?

It refers to people who traveled with Moses and Aaron, including those from the tribe of Levi who were not Jews.

Where did YHVH give the Torah, and what did it signify?

At Mount Sinai (Exodus 19), YHVH gave the Torah to all 12 tribes, signifying a marriage contract (Ketubah) with them, not just Judah.

What covenant did YHVH affirm in Exodus 6:7?

'I will take you to me for a people, and I will be to you a God.'

How is Colossians 2:14 often misinterpreted?

It is often seen as nullifying the Torah, but it describes wiping out charges against us.

What is the term 'law' often a mistranslation of?

It is a mistranslation of the word 'Torah.'

What was nailed to the cross according to Scripture?

The 'list of charges' against humanity for sin, not the Torah itself.

Why is a defined law necessary?

Without a law, no one can be charged with a crime; there must be a standard to judge by.

How does Yeshua's role relate to charges against humanity?

Yeshua took on our sins by removing the charges brought against us.

What does the Torah represent in relation to sin?

The Torah remains YHVH's instructions, which define sin (1 John 3:4).