Genesis Terms (copy)

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 son of Isaac and Rebekeh, used deception to get the birthright

Esau

older son of Isaac and Rebekeh, gave up his birthright

Jacob

given the name Israel after he wrestled with God, name of nations descended from him

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

the practice of having multiple wives

Moriah

mountains around Jerusalem where Abraham went to offer his son as a sacrifice

Canaan

God’s promised land to Abraham’s descendants, covers modern Israel

Egypt

ancient kingdom along the 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

Pharoh

title of the king of Egypt