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A-Z: General definitions: Jacob
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In the Old Testament the son of Isaac and Rebekah and twin brother of Esau. He wrestled with God and was often devious. Father of the 12 sons who founded the 12 tribes of Israel (including Joseph).
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In the Old Testament the son of Abraham, father of Esau and Jacob, husband of Rebekah.
In the Old Testament book of Genesis the son of Isaac and Rebekah; elder twin brother of Jacob.
The Bible describes God as the unique supreme being, creator and ruler of the universe.
The Old Testament frequently refers to Israel as the Promised Land allocated to God's children. Prophecies refer to it as his chosen nation and the one out of which the Messiah would come.
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