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Dwelling in the tents of Shem: Elohim’s Presence brings a blessing to all nations (Genesis 9:18–27)

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This study of Genesis 9:18–27 explores the lineage and legacy of Noah’s family, highlighting the historic hallmark of the genetic bottleneck at the Flood and the significance of Shem’s line leading to the Messiah, noted by the cryptic phrase about Elohim — which is God in Hebrew — dwelling in Shem’s tents. This passage delves into the character lessons from Noah’s vineyard, namely the importance of moderation to help us keep control over things that can be both tov and ra (Hebrew for good and bad). Those include not only desires such as wine and food but also how we spend our time. We look at what constitutes a nation and why “blasphemy against the Holy Spirit” can never be forgiven. The study emphasizes the hope Yeshua the Messiah (Jesus the Christ) provides in the resurrection and the importance of pursuing justice, love, mercy and humility before God.

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Was Noah really righteous?: Lessons from the Flood for today (Genesis 6–7)

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Genesis 6–7 highlights Noah’s righteousness and blamelessness in a corrupt world. Unlike his generation, Noah “walked with God,” demonstrating faith and obedience. His righteousness was not situational but consistent, rooted in his willingness to listen to God’s correction and fulfill His commands. This trust and humility set Noah apart, making him a vessel of God’s mercy and a model of faithfulness. This was a shadow of the coming Agent of Heaven’s mercy: Messiah Yeshua (Christ Jesus).

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Death of Abraham, prophecy of Rivkah’s warring children and connections to Creation and the Flood (Genesis 25)

What is the connection between this account of the death of Abraham and the prophecy of warring children in the womb of Rivkah (Rebecca) and the accounts of Creation and of the Flood?

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Genesis 10:6-20: Prophetic significance of the descendants of Noach’s son Ham

An image depicting three individuals dressed in ornate, ancient-style clothing sitting around an intricately designed chessboard. The setting is a richly adorned hall with columns and warm lighting, evoking a historical or biblical atmosphere. The individuals are focused on the game, with a sense of strategy and intensity. The text at the top reads, "Prophetic significance of the descendants of Noach's son Ham," in bold yellow letters, while "Genesis 10:6-20" is displayed in the bottom right corner. The logo "hallel.info" appears in the lower-left corner. The scene conveys a symbolic interpretation of biblical lineage and legacy.

Like with the names of the descendants of Noach’s son Yafet, those of his son Ham are testimonies of what God has done, is doing and will do to prepare for the coming of God’s Kingdom. That kingdom clashed with the first human kingdom, that of Nimrod.

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Genesis 10:1-5: Prophetic significance of the descendants of Noach’s son Yafet

This graphic illustrates the theme of Genesis 10:1-5, focusing on the "Prophetic significance of the descendants of Noah's son Japheth." The background features a colorful, abstract map-like design with an emphasis on rust tones and teal blues symbolizing regions and nations, representing the spread of Japheth's descendants. The bold, central text highlights the topic with a modern, impactful design.

The descendants of Noach’s son Yafet (Japheth) show up prominently in Israel’s history, particularly regarding the period leading up to the Day of the LORD.

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Genesis 9: God blesses Noach and his sons; Noach curses Canaan

This graphic depicts a visual representation of Genesis 9 from the Bible. It features a figure, likely Noah, in the center with three figures, possibly his sons (Shem, Ham, and Japheth), around him. The text on the right reads: **"Genesis 9: God blesses Noah and his sons; Noah curses Canaan."** The imagery includes a bright sunlit background with flowing clouds, symbolizing divine blessing and covenant. Let me know if you'd like further details or an analysis of Genesis 9.

At first, it’s puzzling why Noach cursed Cana’an for something his father, Ham, did. Is this a generational curse, with the sins of the father being meted out to future generations? Is something else going on here? The answer seems to be in the meaning of the Hebrew words for curse and Cana’an.

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Genesis 8: Noach sends out raven and dove as Flood subsides

A raven and a dove from Genesis 8, with the raven on the left and the dove on the right. The black raven contrasts with the white dove, set against a background of blue and white flowers and olive branches, all depicted in hyper-realistic layered paper art.

God “marked” Noach and his family for salvation in the ark during the Flood. The dove that found dry land after the waters subsided points to another Messenger Who went to prepare room for us in God’s Kingdom.