So Jacob went and got two goats and brought them to his mother, who made the tasty food his father loved. So Jacob went and got two goatsJacob's actions here are part of a larger narrative of deception orchestrated by his mother, Rebekah. The use of goats is significant in biblical symbolism, often representing sin and atonement, as seen in Leviticus 16 with the scapegoat ritual. The choice of two goats may also foreshadow the later sacrificial system established in the Mosaic Law. This act of obtaining the goats is a pivotal moment in the fulfillment of the prophecy given to Rebekah in Genesis 25:23, where the older would serve the younger. and brought them to his mother
Jacob's obedience to Rebekah highlights the strong matriarchal influence in the family dynamics. This action underscores the theme of family loyalty and the complexities of parental favoritism, as Rebekah favors Jacob over Esau. The cultural context of the time placed significant weight on the mother's role in household affairs, and Rebekah's involvement is crucial in the unfolding of God's plan for Jacob. who made the tasty food
Rebekah's preparation of the meal is a deliberate act to deceive Isaac, who is old and blind. The "tasty food" is meant to mimic Esau's cooking, as Esau was known for his skill in hunting and preparing game. This deception is a critical turning point in the narrative, leading to Jacob receiving Isaac's blessing. The act of preparing food is also a recurring motif in Scripture, often associated with covenantal meals and significant events, such as the Passover in Exodus 12. his father loved
Isaac's love for the food prepared by Esau is indicative of his favoritism towards Esau, which contrasts with Rebekah's preference for Jacob. This favoritism sets the stage for the conflict between the brothers and the subsequent blessing of Jacob. The phrase also reflects the human tendency to be swayed by physical desires and preferences, a theme that recurs throughout the Bible. Isaac's love for the food symbolizes the broader theme of the struggle between fleshly desires and spiritual promises, as seen in Galatians 5:17. Persons / Places / Events 1. JacobThe younger son of Isaac and Rebekah, who is involved in the deception of his father to receive the blessing meant for Esau. 2. RebekahThe mother of Jacob and Esau, who orchestrates the plan for Jacob to receive Isaac's blessing. 3. IsaacThe father of Jacob and Esau, who is old and blind, and intends to bless Esau. 4. EsauThe elder son of Isaac and Rebekah, who is the intended recipient of Isaac's blessing. 5. The DeceptionThe event where Jacob, guided by Rebekah, deceives Isaac to receive the blessing. Teaching Points The Consequences of DeceptionDeception, even with seemingly good intentions, leads to broken relationships and long-term consequences. Jacob's actions, though successful in the short term, result in family strife and separation. The Role of Parental InfluenceRebekah's influence on Jacob highlights the significant impact parents have on their children's decisions. It serves as a reminder to guide children in truth and integrity. God's Sovereignty and Human ActionsDespite human manipulation, God's sovereign plan prevails. This encourages believers to trust in God's ultimate control over life's circumstances. The Importance of IntegrityThe account challenges believers to uphold integrity and honesty, even when faced with difficult situations or when the outcome seems uncertain. Understanding God's PromisesThe account encourages believers to seek God's promises through faith and patience, rather than through deceitful means. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the prophecy given to Rebekah in Genesis 25:23 influence her actions in Genesis 27:14, and what does this teach us about trusting God's timing? 2. In what ways can parental influence shape the moral and spiritual decisions of their children, as seen in the relationship between Rebekah and Jacob? 3. How does the account of Jacob and Esau in Genesis 27 relate to the New Testament teachings on God's sovereignty, particularly in Romans 9:10-13? 4. What are the long-term consequences of Jacob's deception, and how can this serve as a warning for us in our personal and professional lives? 5. How can we apply the lessons of integrity and honesty from this passage to our daily interactions and decision-making processes? Connections to Other Scriptures Genesis 25:23This verse provides context for the prophecy given to Rebekah about her sons, indicating that the older will serve the younger, which sets the stage for the events in Genesis 27. Hebrews 12:16-17This passage warns against godlessness like Esau, who sold his birthright, connecting to the broader account of Esau's loss of both birthright and blessing. Romans 9:10-13Paul references Jacob and Esau to illustrate God's sovereign choice, which ties back to the events of Genesis 27. People Esau, Haran, Heth, Isaac, Jacob, Laban, RebekahPlaces Beersheba, HaranTopics Bringeth, Dish, Father's, Fetched, Got, Liked, Loved, Maketh, Meal, Meat, Prepared, Savory, Savoury, Taketh, Taste, Tasteful, TastyDictionary of Bible Themes Genesis 27:14 5187 taste Genesis 27:1-25 4438 eating Genesis 27:1-29 5095 Jacob, life Genesis 27:3-19 5268 cooking Genesis 27:5-17 5719 mothers, responsibilities Genesis 27:5-19 5920 pretence Genesis 27:6-29 8716 dishonesty, examples Library There is a Great Question About Lying, which Often Arises in the Midst Of...
1. There is a great question about Lying, which often arises in the midst of our every day business, and gives us much trouble, that we may not either rashly call that a lie which is not such, or decide that it is sometimes right to tell a lie, that is, a kind of honest, well-meant, charitable lie. This question we will painfully discuss by seeking with them that seek: whether to any good purpose, we need not take upon ourselves to affirm, for the attentive reader will sufficiently gather from the …
St. Augustine—On LyingEpistle Lii. To Natalis, Bishop .
To Natalis, Bishop [1463] . Gregory to Natalis, Bishop of Salona. As though forgetting the tenour of former letters, I had determined to say nothing to your Blessedness but what should savour of sweetness: but, now that in your epistle you have recurred in the way of argumentation to preceding letters, I am once more compelled to say perhaps some things that I had rather not have said. For in defence of feasts your Fraternity mentions the feast of Abraham, in which by the testimony of Holy Scripture …
Saint Gregory the Great—the Epistles of Saint Gregory the Great The Blessing of Jacob Upon Judah. (Gen. Xlix. 8-10. )
Ver. 8. "Judah, thou, thy brethren shall praise thee; thy hand shall be on the neck of thine enemies; before thee shall bow down the sons of thy father. Ver. 9. A lion's whelp is Judah; from the prey, my son, thou goest up; he stoopeth down, he coucheth as a lion, and as a full-grown lion, who shall rouse him up? Ver. 10. The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come, and unto Him the people shall adhere." Thus does dying Jacob, in announcing …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament Letter xxxv. From Pope Damasus.
Damasus addresses five questions to Jerome with a request for information concerning them. They are: 1. What is the meaning of the words "Whosoever slayeth Cain vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold"? (Gen. iv. 5.) 2. If God has made all things good, how comes it that He gives charge to Noah concerning unclean animals, and says to Peter, "What God hath cleansed that call not thou common"? (Acts x. 15.) 3. How is Gen. xv. 16, "in the fourth generation they shall come hither again," to be reconciled …
St. Jerome—The Principal Works of St. Jerome Touching Jacob, However, that which He did at his Mother's Bidding...
24. Touching Jacob, however, that which he did at his mother's bidding, so as to seem to deceive his father, if with diligence and in faith it be attended to, is no lie, but a mystery. The which if we shall call lies, all parables also, and figures designed for the signifying of any things soever, which are not to be taken according to their proper meaning, but in them is one thing to be understood from another, shall be said to be lies: which be far from us altogether. For he who thinks this, may …
St. Augustine—Against Lying Conflict.
"Therefore let us also, seeing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the Author and Perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the Cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider Him that hath endured such gainsaying of sinners against themselves, that ye …
Thomas Charles Edwards—The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Hebrews First Withdrawal from Herod's Territory and Return.
(Spring, a.d. 29.) Subdivision C. The Twelve Try to Row Back. Jesus Walks Upon the Water. ^A Matt. XIV. 22-36; ^B Mark VI. 45-56; ^D John VI. 15-21. ^d 15 Jesus therefore perceiving that they were about to come and take him by force, to make him king, withdrew again into the mountain himself alone. [Jesus had descended to the plain to feed the multitude, but, perceiving this mistaken desire of the people, he frustrated it by dismissing his disciples and retiring by himself into the mountain.] ^a …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Genesis
The Old Testament opens very impressively. In measured and dignified language it introduces the story of Israel's origin and settlement upon the land of Canaan (Gen.--Josh.) by the story of creation, i.-ii. 4a, and thus suggests, at the very beginning, the far-reaching purpose and the world-wide significance of the people and religion of Israel. The narrative has not travelled far till it becomes apparent that its dominant interests are to be religious and moral; for, after a pictorial sketch of …
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