Guiding Questions: Genesis 46

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

In God’s message, what two assurances are given?
In Genesis 46:6–27, the genealogy set forth lists 70 and is meant to emphasize that all, some, many of the Jacob line went to Egypt?
In Genesis 46:30 (as in Genesis 45:28), what does Jacob expect as to his future?
Aside from being Habiru, what other occupational “problem” must be overcome by the migrants – and how will living in Goshen partly solve it?

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Perek Yomi materials originally produced by the USCJ and Dr. Morton K. Siegel.
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Exploring Judaism

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

Post tags: Genesis 46, Perek Yomi (USCJ)

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