Ancient Israel Vocabulary

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prophet

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a messenger sent by God to share God’s word with people.

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monotheism

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a belief in one God.

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locust

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a grasshopper that often migrates in large numbers.

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Exodus

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the departure of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt.

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covenant

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an agreement with God.

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Torah

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teachings that Moses received from God; later became the first part of the Hebrew Bible.

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alphabet

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a set of letters or other characters used to write a language.

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proverb

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a wise saying.

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exile

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a forced absence from one's home or country.

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synagogue

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a Jewish house of worship.