Guiding Questions: Genesis 16

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

What changed relationship obtains between Abram and Hagar, and at whose instance? (Genesis 16:3)
Why does Sarai torment Hagar when the pregnancy was Sarai’s intent?
In Genesis 16:7 et seq. what is evident as to “with whom” there is Divine communication (Hagar is a slave, a woman, an Egyptian)?
What is the meaning of “Yishma-El” beyond simple translation?
Is this, then, Abram’s promised son?

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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?).

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

Post tags: Genesis 16, Perek Yomi (USCJ)

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