WHO’S WHO IN THE BIBLE? You May Be Suprised What You Discover. ADAM?

Bible PeopleAdam:Genesis 2, 3  the first human being. His name means 'that man' or 'human being', but is also close to the word for soil or ground - 'adamah'. Eve: the first woman Cain, Abel and Seth: sons of Adam and Eve The Serpent/Snake: in the Bible it is the personification of Evil; in ancient pagan religions it could be a symbol of fertility (in humans, vegetation and the Earth) or healing. Abram/Abraham, Genesis 11:26-25:10 husband of Sarah, was a wealthy trader and herdsman - the journey he made followed an ancient trade route. His God was a powerful, single creative force with whom he has a special relationship Sarai/Sarah: wife of Abraham, alpha woman in the tribe but seems unable to have children. Gives her Egyptian slave to Abraham to bear him a son, but later has a son of her own Hagar: Egyptian slave who becomes a secondary wife to Abraham and bears his son, Ishmael Lot: nephew of Abram, son of Abram's brother Haran Ishmael: son of Hagar and Abraham Isaac: son of Sarah and Abraham