Guiding Questions: Genesis 14

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

What international event is described?
Why does Abram get involved? (Genesis 14:12)
What is the meaning of “Haivri” in Genesis 14:13? (For incisive explanation see Moshe Greenberg, “The Habiru.”)
What is the meaning of “baalei brit”?
From Genesis 14:4, what picture emerges of Abram’s status?
Malki-Tzedek (“my ruler is just”) is a priest of El Elyon – and how define that appellation? (verse 18)
How is El Elyon adjectivated in Genesis 14:19-20 – and who gives a tithe to whom?
In Genesis 14:22, how does Abram modify Malki-Tzedek’s description of God?
What material gain accrues to Abram from the victory?
After migration, starvation, war and victory – what now?

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Perek Yomi materials originally produced by the USCJ and Dr. Morton K. Siegel.
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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?).

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