Question

section review
5.1 1. whose genealogy is last in genesis 10? why?

1. how does the bible describe nimrod?
2. who were the most important descendants of shem in regard to salvific history?
3. what does hebrew mean, and what does it reference?

Explanation:

1. In Genesis 10, the genealogy of Canaan is last. This is part of the Table of Nations which lists descendants of Noah's sons, and Canaan is a descendant of Ham.
2. The Bible describes Nimrod as a mighty hunter before the Lord and a king who established important cities like Babel, Erech, Accad, and Calneh in Shinar.
3. In salvific history, descendants of Shem like Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are crucial as they are part of the lineage through which Jesus Christ came.
4. "Hebrew" means "one who crosses over" or "one from beyond". It is often associated with Abraham who crossed the Euphrates River and his descendants were known as Hebrews.

Answer:

1. Canaan's genealogy is last in Genesis 10 as he is a descendant of Ham in the Table of Nations.
2. Nimrod is described as a mighty hunter before the Lord and a king who founded important cities.
3. Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are important descendants of Shem in salvific history as they are part of the lineage of Christ.
4. "Hebrew" means "one who crosses over" or "one from beyond", associated with Abraham and his descendants.