Jacob
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Part 4 – Jacob: Faith That Wrestled for Alignment
Key Verse “Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but Israel; for you have struggled with God and with humans, and have overcome.”— Genesis 32 : 28 (NIV) 1. The Chosen Deceiver Jacob’s story begins before his birth: “The older will serve the younger.” (Gen 25 : 23). God’s choice…
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20: The Role of Sacred Springs and Wells in Biblical and Ancient Near Eastern Cultures
1. Introduction Sacred springs and wells have played a pivotal role in biblical narratives and ancient Near Eastern cultures. This article examines their geographical, religious, and social significance, highlighting how these water sources functioned as vital resources and spiritual symbols. 2. Springs and Wells in Biblical Texts Numerous springs and…
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22. Jacob (Israel)
1. Name and Meaning• Name: Jacob (Hebrew: יַעֲקֹב, Yaʿăqōḇ); renamed Israel (יִשְׂרָאֵל, Yiśrāʾēl)• Meaning: Jacob means “heel-grabber” or “supplanter”; Israel means “he struggles with God” or “God prevails” (Genesis 32:28) 2. Genealogical Placement and Lineage Role• Position: Twenty-second generation from Adam; twelfth generation after the flood in the Messianic line• Father: Isaac – the…
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58. Jacob
1. Name and Meaning• Name: Jacob (Greek: Ἰακώβ, Iakōb; Hebrew: יַעֲקֹב, Yaʿăqōḇ)• Meaning: “He grasps the heel” or “supplanter,” originally given to the patriarch Jacob in Genesis; reused in the New Testament for Joseph’s father 2. Genealogical Placement and Lineage Role• Position: Fifty-eighth generation from Adam; forty-eighth generation after the flood in the…