Moses
Moses means “drawn out.” Moses was an Israelite born in Egypt, in the lineage of Abraham, Issac, Jacob. Moses’ birth occurred during a period of oppression when the reigning King of Egypt (Pharaoh) ordered the murder of all male Hebrew...
Land of Canaan
The Promised Land, The Land promised to Abraham and his descendants forever. Canaan is often described as “a land flowing with milk and honey”, a description emphasizing the productive and abundant qualities of the land. Prior to near complete conquest...
Abraham
Abram means “exalted father”. Abraham means “father of a multitude.” Abram was a descendant of Noah’s son Shem. Abram married Sarai and lived with extended family in Ur until age 70 at which time God commanded him to leave his...
Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil
One of two named trees in the Garden of Eden. God commanded Adam not to eat fruit from this tree, and Eve knew the prohibition given to the humans. Yet, being tempted by the crafty serpent (Satan), Eve ate the...
Tree of Life
One of the two named trees in the Garden of Eden. This tree apparently allowed those who ate from it to live forever. After the first couple (Adam and Eve), ate fruit from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good...
Eve
Eve means “life giver, life, living”. God created the first female from Adam’s rib. God brought her to the man in Eden. She was called “woman” because she was taken out of man. She was created as a helper corresponding...
