Jacob (Israel)

The one who wrestled with God

A deceiver who receives a new name, Israel, after wrestling with God; father of the twelve tribes.

Where to read in the Bible

• Genesis 25–35

Connections

• linked to Rebekah · stated in the text · Genesis 25:26
• linked to Isaac · stated in the text · Matthew 1:2
• father of Joseph of Egypt · stated in the text · Genesis 30:24
• linked to Joseph of Egypt · stated in the text · Genesis 45:7

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