Guiding Questions: Genesis 43

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

In the previous chapter, the name Jacob is used; in this chapter Yisrael. Why the change?
Why would Judah’s offer (Genesis 43:8–10) be accepted when Rueben’s was not?
In Genesis 43:18, what title for Divinity is employed, not having surfaced for some time?
Prior to Genesis 43:27, has the narrative hinted/explicated any interest by Joseph as to his father?
Any reason given (Genesis 43:32) for the abhorrence by the Egyptians for “eating with the Habiru”?
In Genesis 43:33, the astonishment is noted and, yet, why is nothing more said?
Aside from all other (moral, theological, historical) considerations, does the “Joseph Novella” hold the reader’s (originally the auditor’s) full attention?

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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 Miketz, Parashat Miketz Study Guide, Sefer Bereshit / Book of Genesis, Tanakh Yomi, Torah

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