Genesis 12-14

Book: Genesis

Sep 25

The genealogy (toledot) of Shem comes finally to Terah. Terah’s family and travels are detailed, but it is not long before Terah dies and the important son, with respect to God, emerges as God speaks (revelation) to Abram. The purpose is obvious. God, as He has in the past, is designating Abram as the national bearer of The Seed. Thus it is through Abram as a nation (15:2) that God will deliver the world, as this Seed will reside in Him as the ultimate Ruler of this Nation. This Seed will substitute Himself for the nation and the world and establish a national kingdom for Israel and rule the Gentile nations.