Guiding Questions: Genesis 7

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

How does Genesis 7:2 modify the earlier instruction?
Is Genesis 7:9 parallel to Genesis 7:2? Why? Why not?
How does Genesis 7:11 validate the term “sham ma’yim” – the Hebrew for “the heavens,” as to the author’s understanding of “the heavens”?
Why does Genesis 7:16 repeat and emphasize “male and female”?
How “total” was the elimination of all life forms? (Genesis 7:22-23)
Was any warning given to any life form as to the forthcoming catastrophe?
Was opportunity provided (in this text) for repentance?
Are there other narratives in ancient sources as to a “universal deluge”?
What role, if any, do Noah’s children and wife play?
How does the narrative relate to concepts of justice, mercy and penance (theologically understood)?

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Exploring Judaism is the digital home for Conservative/Masorti Judaism, embracing the beauty and complexity of Judaism, and our personal search for meaning, learning, and connecting. Our goal is to create content based on three core framing: Meaning-Making (Why?), Practical Living (How?), and Explainers (What?).

Post categories: Parashat Noach, Parashat Noach Study Guide, Sefer Bereshit / Book of Genesis, Tanakh Yomi, Torah

Post tags: Genesis 7, Perek Yomi (USCJ)

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