Referring to the Biblical character of Abram (renamed Abraham), who appears in Genesis 12 - 22
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What is the significance of changing the names of Abram to Abraham and Sarai to Sarah?
I would briefly reconstruct from Genesis, the circumstances leading to this change in names.
In the very beginning of His conversation with Abram, God says to Abram:
Gen: 12:2 (NET)
Then I ...
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Is any reason given for God choosing Abraham?
Is there any reason given in the bible or in Jewish teachings as to why God chose Abram to be the father of Israel?
For example, Noah seems to be chosen by God because he is Righteous.
"Noah was ...
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In Genesis 18, does Jesus meet with Abraham?
In Genesis 18, the Lord is mentioned several times. Along with 2 angels, he meets with Abraham. Is the Bible speaking of Jesus?
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Do God and Satan Celebrate Earthly Triumphs?
Many people talk about "A Never-Ending Battle Between Good and Evil".
The Bible mentions specific interventions by God and Satan to influence earthly events.
'The Binding of Issac' stands out in my ...
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Did Abraham pass or fail in God's test?
The story about Abraham sacrificing Isaac: Gen 21:12
But God said to him, “Do not be so distressed about the boy and your
slave woman. Listen to whatever Sarah tells you, because it is through
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From where did the Book of Abraham come and how did it become part of LDS Scripture?
According to the answers to this question, the Pearl of Great Price contains a work of antiquity called the Book of Abraham. Where exactly did the Book of Abraham come from and how did it become ...
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Was the marriage between Abraham and Sarah incestuous?
In the comments to this answer to the question of why Abraham lied to Pharaoh about his relationship with Sarah, the following question which I am about to pose, appeared:
Was the marriage between ...
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Is Abraham in heaven?
If Jesus brought everlasting life and Abraham was before Jesus and in fact, before Judaism. Therefore, would we expect to see Abraham in heaven? What passages in the bible direct us to an answer?
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Did Abraham, David and Solomon think having many wives was sin?
Did Abraham, David and Solomon think having many wives and concubines was sin?
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When was Abraham alive?
It is generally accepted that Abraham lived 175 years. However, the dates when he lived are rather fuzzy and hotly debated.
When was he alive and what reasons would you give for your conclusion?
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Three men appeared to Abraham in Genesis 18, was one Christophany?
Genesis 18:1-2
1 The LORD appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance to his tent in the heat of the day. 2 Abraham looked up and saw three men standing ...
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Abraham tries to sacrifice his son. Is exploiting a human a moral behaviour?
The story of Abraham is talking about a man, who is punished by God to victimize his son, to prove his faith (Gen 22:1–19). Abraham decides to follow his God by killing his own son. But at the last ...
