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Aaron

Moses' older brother and the first high priest of Israel. Aaron acted as Moses' spokesmen, but was also a prophet in his own right. He is remembered as a peacemaker.

Abel

The second child of Adam and Eve. He was slain by his older brother, Cain.

Abimelekh

Literally, "father-king." This was a title given to Philistine kings, much like "Pharaoh" was given to Egyptian monarchs.

Abram / Abraham

The father of the Jews. He left his home in Mesopotamia to follow God's call. God promised to make him the father of nations and give Canaan, the "Promised Land," to him and his descendents.

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Adam

The first man, created in God's image and given dominion over all living things. Adam was expelled from Eden for eating forbidden fruit from the Tree of Knowledge.

Akedeh

Literally, the binding. This refers to Abraham's test, described in Genesis 22, when God tells him to offer Isaac as a sacrifice. Abraham binds Isaac and is rewarded by God for obedience, but is prevented from completing the act. In ancient times, human sacrifice was common, but the Hebrews rejected it.

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Aliyah

Literally, ascending. To "have an aliyah" is to have the honor of saying blessings over the Torah. To "make aliyah" is to immigrate to Israel. In both cases, the person rises to something higher (i.e., better).

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