Bible person
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
- father of Joseph of Egypt · stated in the text · Genesis 37:3
- 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