by Bible Story Graphics | Oct 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Third Book of Moses Called LEVITICUS Title The original Hebrew title of this third book of the law is taken from the first word, translated “And He called.” Several OT books derive their Hebrew names in the same manner (e.g., Genesis, “In the beginning”; Exodus,...
by Bible Story Graphics | Oct 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Second Book of Moses Called EXODUS Title The Greek Septuagint (LXX) and the Latin Vulgate versions of the OT assigned the title “Exodus” to this second book of Moses, because the departure of Israel from Egypt is the dominant historical fact in the book (19:1). In...
by Bible Story Graphics | Oct 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
The First Book of Moses Called GENESIS Title The English title, Genesis, comes from the Greek translation (Septuagint, LXX) meaning “origins”; whereas, the Hebrew title is derived from the Bible’s very first word, translated “in the beginning.” Genesis serves to...