Genesis-Chap-12-1-20
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TO THE WORD which I command you, NEITHER SHALL YE DIMINISH FROM IT, that ye may
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אֱלֹהֵיכֶם - the LORD your Eloleichem, which I command you”. Davarim -
Deuteronomy 4:2. (JPS-1917).
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With Rabbi, Dr. Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens, PhD.
Introduction:
Genesis 12 marks a pivotal shift in the Scriptural narrative, moving from the universal history of mankind to the singular history of one family. It introduces the call of Avram (Abram), establishing the themes of Divine election, faith, and the promise of a homeland. This chapter sets the stage for the Covenant, demonstrating that the blessing of one man is intended to eventually reach “all the families of the earth”!
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Let us now read Genesis Chapter 12: verses 1 to 20: (JPS-1917 version of the Totah).
1. “Now יְהוָה - the
LORD said unto Avram - Abram: ‘Get thee out of thy
country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto the land that
I will show thee. 2. And I will make of thee a
great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and be thou a
blessing. 3. And I will bless them that bless
thee, and him that curseth thee will I curse; and in
thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed’. 4. So
Avram went, as יְהוָה - the
LORD had spoken unto him; and Lot went with him; and Avram
was seventy and five years old when he departed out of
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Let us look at the Commentary of verses 1 to 20:
Verses 1-3:
(The Call and Promise):
אֱלֹהִים - Elohim comman’ds Avram to leave everything familiar country, kindred, and father’s house. The promise is sevenfold, emphasizing that Avram will not only be blessed but will become the very definition of a blessing.
Verses 4-6:
(The Journey of Faith):
At seventy-five, Avram
obeys without question. He journeys with Sarai and
Lot to
Verses 7-9:
(Altars and Possession):
אֱלֹהִים - Elohim appears to Avram, explicitly promising the land to his seed. Avram responds by building altars at Shechem and between ‘Beth-el’ and ‘Ai’, “calling upon the name of יְהוָה - the LORD,”, effectively sanctifying the land through worship.
Verses 10-13:
(Descent into
A famine tests Avram’s
residency. He descends to
Verses 14-16:
(Sarai in Pharaoh’s House):
The Egyptians praise Sarai’s beauty to Pharaoh, and she is taken into his palace. Consequently, Avram is treated well for her sake, acquiring sheep, oxen, and servants.
Verses 17-20:
(Divine Intervention and Departure):
יְהוָה - the LORD intervenes by smiting Pharaoh’s house with great
plagues. Upon discovering the truth, Pharaoh
rebukes Avram for the deception and sends him away
with all his possessions, ensuring his safe passage out of
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My Closing Message:
Genesis 12 teaches us that the path of faith is rarely via a
straight line. It begins with a courageous “going forth” (Lech
Lecha) and includes moments of both
profound spiritual heights, like the building of altars, and the harsh
realities of physical survival. Even when human frailty leads to compromise,
the ‘Divine Promise’ remains steadfast. Avram leaves
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