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| − | [[The Old Testament]] > [[Genesis]] > [[Genesis 11-25 | Chapters | + | [[Home]] > [[The Old Testament]] > [[Genesis]] > [[Genesis 11-25 | Chapters 11c-25a]] <br> |
| − | :Subpages: [[Gen 11:27- | + | :Subpages: [[Gen 11:27-20:18 | Chapters 11c-20]] • [[Gen 21:1-25:11 | Chapters 21-25a]] <br> |
| − | [[Gen 11:10-26 | Previous page: Chapter 11b]] [[Gen 11:27- | + | [[Gen 11:10-26 | Previous page: Chapter 11b]] [[Gen 11:27-20:18 | Next page: Chapter 11c-20]] |
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== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
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| − | The relationship of chapters | + | The relationship of chapters 11c-25a to the rest of the book is discussed at [[Genesis]]. |
These chapters constitute the Abraham Cycle, the second of four major divisions in Genesis. These chapters can be outlined as follows: | These chapters constitute the Abraham Cycle, the second of four major divisions in Genesis. These chapters can be outlined as follows: | ||
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== Discussion == | == Discussion == | ||
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===Abraham's ten trials=== | ===Abraham's ten trials=== | ||
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:::::6. Sarah is (almost) barren but is promised Isaac [17-18:15] | :::::6. Sarah is (almost) barren but is promised Isaac [17-18:15] | ||
::::7. Lot is in jeopardy (in Sodom & Gomorrah) then is saved for Abraham's sake [18:17-19:28] | ::::7. Lot is in jeopardy (in Sodom & Gomorrah) then is saved for Abraham's sake [18:17-19:28] | ||
| − | + | ::8. Sarah is in danger (from Abimilech) but escapes [20:1-21:7] | |
| − | ::9. Hagar and Ishmael depart [21:8-34] | + | :::9. Hagar and Ishmael depart [21:8-34] |
:10. Go to the land of Moriah for a father-son separation [22] | :10. Go to the land of Moriah for a father-son separation [22] | ||
| + | == Unanswered questions == | ||
| − | + | ''This section is for questions along the lines of "I still don't understand ..." Please do not be shy. The point of these questions is to identify things that still need to be addressed on this page. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →'' | |
| − | + | == Prompts for life application == | |
| + | ''This section is for prompts that suggest ways in which a passage can influence a person's life. Prompts may be appropriate either for private self reflection or for a class discussion. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →'' | ||
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| + | ''This section is for prompts that invite us to think about a passage more deeply or in a new way. These are not necessarily questions that beg for answers, but rather prompts along the lines of "Have you ever thought about ..." Prompts are most helpful when they are developed individually, thoughtfully, and with enough background information to clearly indicate a particular direction for further study or thought. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →'' | ||
== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
| − | ''This | + | ''This section is for listing links and print resources, including those that are also cited elsewhere on this page. A short comment about the particular strengths of a resource can be helpful. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →'' |
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
| − | ''Footnotes are not required but are encouraged for factual assertions that average readers cannot easily evaluate for themselves | + | ''Footnotes are not required but are encouraged for factual assertions that average readers cannot easily evaluate for themselves (such as the date of King Solomon’s death or the nuanced definition of a Greek word). In contrast, insights rarely benefit from footnoting, and the focus of this page should always remain on the scriptures themselves rather than what someone has said about them. Links are actively encouraged on all sections of this page, and links to authoritative sources (such as Strong's Bible Concordance or the Joseph Smith Papers) are preferable to footnotes.'' |
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Revision as of 15:02, 12 November 2015
Home > The Old Testament > Genesis > Chapters 11c-25a
- Subpages: Chapters 11c-20 • Chapters 21-25a
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Contents
Summary
This section should be very brief. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →
The relationship of chapters 11c-25a to the rest of the book is discussed at Genesis.
These chapters constitute the Abraham Cycle, the second of four major divisions in Genesis. These chapters can be outlined as follows:
Discussion
This section is for detailed discussion such as the meaning of a symbol, how a doctrinal point is developed throughout a passage, or insights that can be further developed in the future. Contributions may range from polished paragraphs down to a single bullet point. The focus, however, should always be on understanding the scriptural text consistent with LDS doctrine. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →
Abraham's ten trials
There are 10 trials typically (esp. in Jewish tradition) associated with Abraham's life. Umberto Cassuto (Commentary on Genesis, v. 2, pp. 294-96) suggests the following chiastic structure to these 10 trials:
- 1. Father-son separation: Abraham departs Haran [12:1-4]
- 2. Sarai is in danger (from Pharoah in Egypt) but escapes [12:10-13:4]
- 3. Lot departs [13:5-18]
- 4. Lot is in jeopardy (captured by kings) then saved by Abraham [14]
- 5. Hagar leaves but returns and bears Ishmael [16]
- 6. Sarah is (almost) barren but is promised Isaac [17-18:15]
- 7. Lot is in jeopardy (in Sodom & Gomorrah) then is saved for Abraham's sake [18:17-19:28]
- 4. Lot is in jeopardy (captured by kings) then saved by Abraham [14]
- 3. Lot departs [13:5-18]
- 8. Sarah is in danger (from Abimilech) but escapes [20:1-21:7]
- 9. Hagar and Ishmael depart [21:8-34]
- 2. Sarai is in danger (from Pharoah in Egypt) but escapes [12:10-13:4]
- 10. Go to the land of Moriah for a father-son separation [22]
Unanswered questions
This section is for questions along the lines of "I still don't understand ..." Please do not be shy. The point of these questions is to identify things that still need to be addressed on this page. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →
Prompts for life application
This section is for prompts that suggest ways in which a passage can influence a person's life. Prompts may be appropriate either for private self reflection or for a class discussion. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →
Prompts for further study
This section is for prompts that invite us to think about a passage more deeply or in a new way. These are not necessarily questions that beg for answers, but rather prompts along the lines of "Have you ever thought about ..." Prompts are most helpful when they are developed individually, thoughtfully, and with enough background information to clearly indicate a particular direction for further study or thought. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →
Resources
This section is for listing links and print resources, including those that are also cited elsewhere on this page. A short comment about the particular strengths of a resource can be helpful. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →
Notes
Footnotes are not required but are encouraged for factual assertions that average readers cannot easily evaluate for themselves (such as the date of King Solomon’s death or the nuanced definition of a Greek word). In contrast, insights rarely benefit from footnoting, and the focus of this page should always remain on the scriptures themselves rather than what someone has said about them. Links are actively encouraged on all sections of this page, and links to authoritative sources (such as Strong's Bible Concordance or the Joseph Smith Papers) are preferable to footnotes.
