WAEC Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2019 Objective — Question 5
Question 5 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The reason for which Joseph's brothers sold him was
- A. love for money
- B. jealousyCorrect
- C. desire to eliminate others
- D. hatred
Explanation
The main reason Joseph's brothers sold him is evident in Genesis 37:11: 'And his brothers were jealous of him.' Joseph's brothers' jealousy was fuelled by his dreams of greatness, which he shared with them and their father. This jealousy led to the plan to sell Joseph to the Ishmaelites.
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