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Jacob's Struggle at the Jabbok River Why Did Jacob Wrestle with God at the Jabbok River?Q: Why did Jacob wrestle with God (or God's angel) at the Jabbok River? And why did he stay behind alone instead of crossing the river with his family? A: This scene marks a crucial turning point in Jacob’s transformation and his journey of faith.IntroductionThe dramatic scene of Jacob wrestling with God (or His angel) at the Jabbok River in Gen.. 2025. 1. 24.
Why Did Rachel Steal Laban’s Teraphim? Why Did Rachel Steal Laban’s Teraphim? Q. Why Did Rachel Steal Her Father's Household Idols? What Message Does This Passage Convey to Us? A. The story of Rachel stealing her father Laban’s teraphim (household idols) is found in Genesis 31. This event goes beyond mere theft and can be interpreted in various ways based on cultural and religious contexts of the time. IntroductionThe story of Rachel.. 2025. 1. 22.
The Secret of Isaac’s Prophecy and Blessing The Actions of Rebekah and the Secret of Isaac’s Prophecy and BlessingQ: Why did Rebekah, as a mother, want Jacob to receive the blessing instead of Esau, the firstborn? Additionally, even after blessing Jacob as the firstborn, Isaac could have blessed Esau as well. Why, then, did he instead prophesy misfortune for Esau, saying things like, "The land where you live will not be fertile"? A: The r.. 2025. 1. 21.
Jacob Bought Esau’s Birthright Jacob Bought Esau’s Birthright Q: What is the birthright of the firstborn, and why did Jacob seek to buy it from Esau? Was it something that could actually be bought and sold, as Jacob did? A: The birthright of the firstborn, known in Hebrew as bekorah (בְּכוֹרָה), held significant social, religious, and economic value in ancient Israelite and Near Eastern culture. To understand the story of Jac.. 2025. 1. 20.