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<p>Yishmael’s narrative ends with a reference to the blessing with which it began, closing the cycle of his life with the implication that his destiny was fulfilled:</p> | <p>Yishmael’s narrative ends with a reference to the blessing with which it began, closing the cycle of his life with the implication that his destiny was fulfilled:</p> | ||
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<li>In Bereshit 16:10-12, the angel promises Hagar that Yishmael will have many descendants and “ וְעַל פְּנֵי כׇל אֶחָיו יִשְׁכֹּן.” Bereshit 25 lists Yishmael’s twelve sons and concludes his narrative with the statement “עַל פְּנֵי כׇל אֶחָיו נָפָל” (Bereshit 25:18).</li> | <li>In Bereshit 16:10-12, the angel promises Hagar that Yishmael will have many descendants and “ וְעַל פְּנֵי כׇל אֶחָיו יִשְׁכֹּן.” Bereshit 25 lists Yishmael’s twelve sons and concludes his narrative with the statement “עַל פְּנֵי כׇל אֶחָיו נָפָל” (Bereshit 25:18).</li> | ||
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<p>Both Yitzchak and Yishmael are referred to both by name and as Avraham’s sons (see verses 6, 9, 11 and 12), perhaps emphasizing the attachment that Avraham felt to both of them.  Interestingly, the two are grouped together as “his sons” in verse 9, which describes their burial of Avraham, perhaps indicating that at this final moment they acted together in honor of their father.  </p> | <p>Both Yitzchak and Yishmael are referred to both by name and as Avraham’s sons (see verses 6, 9, 11 and 12), perhaps emphasizing the attachment that Avraham felt to both of them.  Interestingly, the two are grouped together as “his sons” in verse 9, which describes their burial of Avraham, perhaps indicating that at this final moment they acted together in honor of their father.  </p> | ||
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<p>The children that Avraham had with his concubines are called “the sons of Avraham's concubines” in verse 6, minimizing their connection to Avraham and making it clear that they do not inherit his legacy.</p> | <p>The children that Avraham had with his concubines are called “the sons of Avraham's concubines” in verse 6, minimizing their connection to Avraham and making it clear that they do not inherit his legacy.</p> | ||
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Version as of 23:44, 3 July 2023
Literary Devices – Bereshit 25
Key Words
Literary Envelope
Yishmael’s narrative ends with a reference to the blessing with which it began, closing the cycle of his life with the implication that his destiny was fulfilled:
- In Bereshit 16:10-12, the angel promises Hagar that Yishmael will have many descendants and “ וְעַל פְּנֵי כׇל אֶחָיו יִשְׁכֹּן.” Bereshit 25 lists Yishmael’s twelve sons and concludes his narrative with the statement “עַל פְּנֵי כׇל אֶחָיו נָפָל” (Bereshit 25:18).
Relational Epithets
This chapter, which tells of Avraham’s death, reflects on the nature of Avraham’s family relationships through the use of relational epithets.
Yitzchak and Yishmael
Both Yitzchak and Yishmael are referred to both by name and as Avraham’s sons (see verses 6, 9, 11 and 12), perhaps emphasizing the attachment that Avraham felt to both of them. Interestingly, the two are grouped together as “his sons” in verse 9, which describes their burial of Avraham, perhaps indicating that at this final moment they acted together in honor of their father.
Avraham's Other Children
The children that Avraham had with his concubines are called “the sons of Avraham's concubines” in verse 6, minimizing their connection to Avraham and making it clear that they do not inherit his legacy.
Sarah
Sarah is referred to as “Sarah his wife” in verse 10, emphasizing her role as Avraham’s only true wife.
Hagar
Hagar is referred to as “הָגָר הַמִּצְרִית שִׁפְחַת שָׂרָה” (verse 12), emphasizing that while Yishmael retained a father-son relationship with Avraham, Hagar was not Avraham’s true wife.
