HONR 1101 Chapter Notes -Terah, God Speaks, Genesis I
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It is not explicitly stated in genesis why abraham listens to god. However, one can infer that it is due to the promises god makes and the judeo-christian idea of faith. God appeals to abraham by making him three major promises in chapter 12. First he promises him a great nation. (gen. 12:2) by that, he means many descendants. His second promise is to make your name so great, so that you will be a blessing. (gen. 12:3) finally, he promises him to your descendants i will give you this land. (gen. 12:7) by the land, god means the land of canaan. However, it is impossible to tell from chapters 12-25 if the other promises are fulfilled. There are also practical reasons or circumstances that facilitate abraham"s move to the land of canaan. It is said at the end of chapter 11 that terah died in haran. (gen.
