Shortly before the generals arrival at federal hall in new york city on inauguration day, april 30, 1789, members of the first congress discovered that no bible was on hand for the inaugural ceremony. Understanding genesis chapter 49 and deuteronomy 33 g. The truth about george washingtons presidential inaugural. The masons used to trace their origin back to nimrod who appears in the book of genesis of the bible. And he saw that that rest was good, and the land that it was pleasant. Genesis 49 1 and jacob called unto his sons, and said, gather yourselves together, that i may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days. Catherine millard many have been erroneously led to believe the following.
In discussing the genesis of freemasonry, it is not sufficient to show that. Genesis 49, new american bible, revised edition nabre. This book is the classic exposition of english freemasonry. Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea as jacob mentions his sons according to seniority, in regard to their respective mothers, this would have been, according to that method, issachars place. According to jewish tradition, the sons of zevulun, who were given a coastal territory as their inheritance, became successful sea merchants and entered into a special partnership. The key in understanding this verse is the last days. Since i am about to be gathered to my people, bury me with my ancestors in the cave that lies in the field of ephron the hittite, 30 the cave in the field of machpelah, facing on mamre, in. Its first return, in the following year, listed 49 members including the officers, an.
And this is what their father said to them as he blessed them, blessing each one with his own special farewell blessing. Enrich your faith and grow in spiritual maturity with the incredible bible study and devotional books listed below. And he shall be a haven for ships, and his flank shall be toward sidon. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Pdf genesis lessons 101200 wpd genesis lessons 200 html. I want to tell you what you can expect in the days to come. Originally published in 1825, just twelve years after the organization of the united grand lodge of england, this works boasts the most complete collection of early versions of the english masonic rituals available under a single cover. A history of interpretation of genesis 49 and deuteronomy 33. At one point i became totally lost in the project and, in the midst of all the particulars, lost sight of the purpose of my paper.
Gather around, that i may tell you what is to happen to you in days to come. When jacob had finished giving instructions to his sons, he drew his feet up into the bed, breathed his last and was gathered to his people. Printing such a huge book using manual typesetting proved a daunting task. During my christmas break i was trying to put all the pieces together and complete the thesis. On reflection, the answer must be more than the organiza tional genesis of the. He blessed them, every one with the blessing appropriate to him. Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the seas, and he shall be at a haven of ships, and his side shall be toward zidon. The genesis of freemasonry onondaga and oswego masonic. Zebulun is going to be a very commerciallyoriented tribe, while issachar is going to be a very strong. When jacob prophesied concerning his family in genesis 49. How this bible came to be used by washington is an unusual story. Genesis bible study questions, class book, workbook. Cebuano translation by anonymous christian classics ethereal library.
Both the masons and the eastern star are masonic organizations. The fifth point of the old english lectures, and alluded to the prayer, for the blessings of jacob. In the first chapter of the bible it says then god said, let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to divide the day from the night. Now viewing scripture range from the book of genesis chapter 49. Holy bible old testament the book of genesis, chapter 49. Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea this was fulfilled, when, two or three hundred years after, the land of canaan was divided by lot, and the border of zebulun went up toward the sea, joshua 19. The bible was randomly opened to genesis 49 during the ceremony. Is it possible that god wrote the gospel story in the heavens.
The george washington inaugural bible is the bible that was sworn upon by george. Genesis 49 niv jacob blesses his sons bible gateway. Richard carlile manual of freemasonry here is light. His calling them together was a precept for them to unite in love, not to mingle with the egyptians. The twelve tribes of israel grand york rite of california.
Issachar as simeon and levi are linked together, so are zebulun and issachar. The truth about george washingtons presidential inaugural bible by dr. Genesis 49 in this chapter jacob addresses his sons for the last time. The masons is for men and the eastern star is for women. Inaugural bible was a masonic one proving he was a mason. Gather yourselves together, and hear, ye sons of jacob. Genesis chapter 49 deals with jacob blessing his twelve sons. George washingtons inaugural bible was a masonic one proving he was a mason. Jacob is now one hundred and fortyseven years old and he realizes that he is dying. Zebulun is going to be a very commerciallyoriented tribe, while issachar is going to be a very.
The hidden power behind freemasonry family guardian. Lesson 21 genesis 49 lamplighters womens bible study. Find and list other passages outside genesis that teach god created the earth, sea, etc. And jacob called unto his sons, and said, gather yourselves together, that i may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days. Ge gn christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance and search tools. Introduction as a student in my senior year of seminary, i was required to write a thesis. Jacob having compared judah to a lion, to denote his courage and valour, compares issachar to an ass, to give us an idea of his strength, his patience, and assiduity in the labours of the field. He was the founder of a kingdom which included the city of babel and the famous tower. Most us presidents have opted to swear the oath on a bible many choosing an.
Both the bible and the scripture chosen were of special significance to the men who have served in the white house. Is genesis intended to be taken as fundamentally history or legendmythsymbol. Bury me with my fathers in the cave which is in the field of ephron the hittite, the cave in the field of machpelah facing mamre in the land of. Many say that this is speaking on present day terms, but numerous times the term last days is used. Come together, listen sons of jacob,listen to israel your father. King james version 1 and jacob called unto his sons, and said, gather yourselves together, that i may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days.
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