Judaism Religion
(Text by Duane R. Hurst © 2013)
Brief Description:
| Abraham |
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Hebrew prophet who first settled in the area of modern
Israel
Meaning: father of a multitude |
| Adam |
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first man on earth and husband of Eve;
Hebrews claim he was on Earth at 3760 BC
Meaning: many; red earth |
| Eve |
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first woman on earth and wife of
Adam Meaning: living |
| Jehovah | [yhwh] | Unchangeable One; refers to Jesus Christ |
| Lilith |
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falsely claimed to be the first wife of
Adam; similar to Ereshkigal
of Sumeria. Feared as a kidnapper of children.
Meaning: Night Hag |
| Lucifer |
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spirit son of God the Father;
called Satan after his fall from heaven. Meaning: Light Bearer |
| Moses |
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prophet who led Hebrews out of ancient
Egypt; brought up as an Egyptian prince
Meaning: drawn out; savior |
| Noah |
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prophet who saved family and animals aboard an
Ark from a world flood
Meaning: comfort; rest |
| Samuel |
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Hebrew prophet who reluctantly ordained
Saul as the first king in
ancient Israel
Meaning: God heard |
| Satan |
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spirit son of God the Father;
called Lucifer before his fall from heaven. Meaning: Slanderer |
| Temple |
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house of God that king Solomon made in Jerusalem |
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