Guiding Questions: Exodus 8

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

Is this “phenomenon” replicatable?
But, can the magicians remove the infestation?
In verse 9 what does “and God did what Moshe asked” imply/explicate?
How is the affliction of kinim different in “introduction,” etc.?
What is the thrust of the phrase “this is Elohim’s finger” – and why is the phrase “Elohim” and not YHWH (which term is generic for Divinity)?
What is “new” in the affliction sequence in Exodus 8:18-19?
Is Pharaoh, then, agreeable (now) to having the Habiru worship “their God”, in their way or …?
What, in the worship pattern of the Habiru, would be an utter revulsion to the Egyptians?
In Exodus 8:28 “hardening the heart of Pharaoh” is attributed to _______?

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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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Post tags: Exodus 8, Perek Yomi (USCJ)

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