Bible Dictionary
Jacob
Jacob was the son of Isaac and Rebekah and twin brother of Esau. God changed his name to Israel, and he became the father of the twelve tribes of Israel and an heir of the covenant promises.
Biblical Usage
Jacob is one of the patriarchs associated with Abraham and Isaac and with the covenant promise. God renewed that covenant with him, and later biblical writers refer to his life, his faith, and his descendants.
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