Genesis Dictionary: Adam And Eve's Second Son
Noel Mircovich
AP Lang
31 July
Genesis Dictionary
Abel- Abel is Adam and Eve’s second son. Due to jealousy, his brother Cain kills him. Abel is the first martyr and shepherd in the Bible.
Abraham- God changed Abraham’s name from Abram to Abraham, meaning “father of all nations”. God called upon Abraham to save the corrupt humans, and promised him the land of Canaan, saying he will “exceedingly fruitful”. Abraham’s wife was not capable of having children, but God made a covenant with Abraham and she soon had a son, Isaac.
Adam- First man God created in the Garden of Eden. Adam named all of the animals and creatures God created on Earth, and he tended for the Garden of Eden. God created Eve from Adam’s rib.
Bethel- The first alter Abraham created in Canaan. Jacob named it Bethel, meaning, …show more content…
He was favored by his parents because he was the firstborn, unlike his brother Jacob. His father sent him to hung game in order to receive his blessing. Rebekah sent Jacob to do the same thing, but quicker. Jacob returns, pretending to be Esau, attempting to get his fathers blessing. This angers Esau, and Jacob runs away. When Jacob returns, both brothers bury their father together. Esau weds two Canaanite women at age 40.
Eve- First woman created by God, from Adam’s rib. God created her to be Adam’s partner. She is tempted by the serpent to eat the forbidden fruit. She is punished by God and now woman have a painful birthing experience due to her temptations.
Garden of Eden- Adam and Eve were created here. “Garden of God”, as it is like Heaven. The tree of knowledge with the forbidden fruit grows in this garden. Adam is the one who tends the Garden of Eden.
Great Flood- God decided to destroy man because they had become corrupt and evil. Noah built an ark to save his family and two of every animal. The flood lasted 150 days and kill all humanity and animals that were not on the
AP Lang
31 July
Genesis Dictionary
Abel- Abel is Adam and Eve’s second son. Due to jealousy, his brother Cain kills him. Abel is the first martyr and shepherd in the Bible.
Abraham- God changed Abraham’s name from Abram to Abraham, meaning “father of all nations”. God called upon Abraham to save the corrupt humans, and promised him the land of Canaan, saying he will “exceedingly fruitful”. Abraham’s wife was not capable of having children, but God made a covenant with Abraham and she soon had a son, Isaac.
Adam- First man God created in the Garden of Eden. Adam named all of the animals and creatures God created on Earth, and he tended for the Garden of Eden. God created Eve from Adam’s rib.
Bethel- The first alter Abraham created in Canaan. Jacob named it Bethel, meaning, …show more content…
He was favored by his parents because he was the firstborn, unlike his brother Jacob. His father sent him to hung game in order to receive his blessing. Rebekah sent Jacob to do the same thing, but quicker. Jacob returns, pretending to be Esau, attempting to get his fathers blessing. This angers Esau, and Jacob runs away. When Jacob returns, both brothers bury their father together. Esau weds two Canaanite women at age 40.
Eve- First woman created by God, from Adam’s rib. God created her to be Adam’s partner. She is tempted by the serpent to eat the forbidden fruit. She is punished by God and now woman have a painful birthing experience due to her temptations.
Garden of Eden- Adam and Eve were created here. “Garden of God”, as it is like Heaven. The tree of knowledge with the forbidden fruit grows in this garden. Adam is the one who tends the Garden of Eden.
Great Flood- God decided to destroy man because they had become corrupt and evil. Noah built an ark to save his family and two of every animal. The flood lasted 150 days and kill all humanity and animals that were not on the