God told Abraham that his offspring would be oppressed in a foreign land (Genesis 15). In Genesis 37 Jacob sends Joseph to meet his brothers. That encounter begins the process of Jacob’s family descending down to Egypt.
angels – malachim
The Hebrew word “malachim” can be translated into English as either “messengers” or as “angels.” Angels are spiritual beings created by God to perform specific missions.
Genesis 32 – Jacob’s Thigh
Jacob is alone on the night before he is going to meet his brother. Suddenly, a man appears and wrestles with him. Ramban explains the deeper meaning behind this strange event.
Genesis 19:5 – Sodom’s Worst Sin
The people of Sodom were not pleased with Lot’s behavior.
Exodus 25:18 – Cherubs on the Ark
Why were there two cherubs on the Ark cover? What are cherubs? What do they look like and what do they do?
Exodus 23:20 – The Angel
God called Moses up to Mount Sinai. There He taught Moses the Torah. He also taught him what will happen after the people leave Mount Sinai.
Genesis 48:15-16 – The Redeeming Angel
Jacob knows he is about to die. He has a last private meeting with Joseph and he blesses Joseph’s sons.
Genesis 18:12-15 – The Subtle Rebuke
Genesis 18 begins with Abraham sitting at the door of his tent and greeting three strangers. Abraham and Sarah prepare a meal for the visitors.
Types of Prophetic Visions in the Bible
God has chosen to deliver prophetic messages in several different ways. This article discusses the types of prophetic visions in the Bible with some examples.
The Prophetic Books of the Bible
There are several different types of books in the Jewish Bible. Some books are primarily historical. Other books contain words of inspiration and philosophy. This article identifies the prophetic books of the Bible.
Types of Prophets in the Bible
It is a basic tenet of Judaism that God wants people to understand the purpose of creation. One of the ways that God has chosen to communicate His will is by revealing it to different types of prophets.