Guiding Questions: Genesis 17

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

What is the interval between Ishmael’s birth and the events of this chapter?
Is the absence of detail (when, where, how) as to God’s “appearance” precedented?
How does Divinity name Itself in this passage?
Is the covenant/promise in Genesis 17:4–8 essentially different from prior promises to Abram, or the same?
Is the Divine “new name” used again in this chapter?
What is new as to the sign of the Covenant (Genesis 17:9–14)? And, is the sign for Abraham’s direct “seed” only?

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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 17, Perek Yomi (USCJ)

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