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aboverubies added a text contribution a wife of my own kindred
Throughout the Old Testament, we see the character of the patriarchs or "founders" of a tribe/family of people reflected in further generations, and in blessings or curses upon them. Abraham himself had cursed the Canaanites, but knew that God had promised an inheritance through his son Isaac, so he made his servant swear to see that Isaac would marry among his own people, so that his descendants... Read more »
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aboverubies added contributions: woman's desire, Cain's Offering and "unto thee shall be his desire"
aboverubies added contributions: adding to the word of God and good & evil

aboverubies liked a text contribution Punishment or protection? by corby
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aboverubies added a text contribution He clothed them
I find it amazing that even as he is telling them of the judgments and punishments that come from their disobedience, God clothes them. Since he used animal skins, this could be seen as the first sacrifice for the forgiveness of sins, and also as a form of protection as they are going to have to leave the garden. Even when God seemingly casts us away, if it is his will and a part of his chastisement,... Read more »
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aboverubies added contributions: Hiding from God Makes Things Worse and Passing the Buck
aboverubies added contributions: breath of life, "help meet", "leave his father and mother" and "her husband with her"
aboverubies added contributions: After it's own kind and "in our image"

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