Chain Study Through the Bible
Jacob
Trace the theme of Jacob chronologically through Scripture -- from Genesis to Hebrews.
94
Verses
12
Books
8
Old Testament
4
New Testament
64
Sub-topics
The Chain of Jacob Through Scripture
Old Testament8 books
Genesis
Old Testament75 referencesGenesis 25:24-26-- Son of Isaac, and the twin brother of Esau
Genesis 25:21-- Given in answer to prayer
Genesis 25:29-34-- Obtains Esau's birthright for just one bowl of stew
Genesis 25:23-- Prophecies concerning himself and his descendants
Genesis 27:1-29-- Fradulently obtains his father's blessing
+ 70 more references
Son of Isaac, and the twin brother of EsauGiven in answer to prayerObtains Esau's birthright for just one bowl of stewProphecies concerning himself and his descendants+57 more
Exodus
Old Testament1 referenceExodus 1:1-5-- Descendants of
Deuteronomy
Old Testament1 referenceDeuteronomy 1:8-- Prophecies concerning himself and his descendants
Joshua
Old Testament1 referenceJoshua 24:4-- Son of Isaac, and the twin brother of Esau
1 Samuel
Old Testament1 reference1 Samuel 12:8-- Moves to Egypt
1 Chronicles
Old Testament3 references1 Chronicles 1:34-- Son of Isaac, and the twin brother of Esau
1 Chronicles 2:9-- Descendants of
1 Chronicles 16:13-18-- God confirms the covenant of Abraham to
Son of Isaac, and the twin brother of EsauDescendants ofGod confirms the covenant of Abraham to
Psalms
Old Testament2 referencesPsalms 105:23-- Moves to Egypt
Psalms 105:10,11-- Prophecies concerning himself and his descendants
Moves to EgyptProphecies concerning himself and his descendants
Hosea
Old Testament3 referencesHosea 12:12-- Esau seeks to kill, escapes to Padan-aram
Hosea 12:12-- Sojourns in Haran with his uncle, Laban
Hosea 12:12-- Serves fourteen years for Leah and Rachel
Esau seeks to kill, escapes to Padan-aramSojourns in Haran with his uncle, LabanServes fourteen years for Leah and Rachel
400 Years of Silence
New Testament4 books
Matthew
New Testament1 referenceMatthew 1:2-- Ancestor of Jesus
John
New Testament2 referencesJohn 4:5-- Gives the land of the Amorites to Joseph
John 4:5-30-- The well of
Gives the land of the Amorites to JosephThe well of
Acts
New Testament2 referencesActs 7:8-- Son of Isaac, and the twin brother of Esau
Acts 7:14,15-- Moves to Egypt
Son of Isaac, and the twin brother of EsauMoves to Egypt
Hebrews
New Testament2 referencesHebrews 11:20-- Fradulently obtains his father's blessing
Hebrews 12:16-- Obtains Esau's birthright for just one bowl of stew
Fradulently obtains his father's blessingObtains Esau's birthright for just one bowl of stew
What This Chain Teaches
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This theme first appears in Genesis and continues through to Hebrews, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
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The chain bridges both testaments with 8 Old Testament and 4 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
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Jacob is established in the Law (Torah) and fulfilled in the Gospels, tracing God's redemptive plan from promise to fulfillment.
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With 64 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Jacob in biblical theology.
Sub-Topics in This Chain
64 aspects of Jacob found in Scripture
Son of Isaac, and the twin brother of Esau(4 verses)
Ancestor of Jesus(1 verse)
Given in answer to prayer(1 verse)
Obtains Esau's birthright for just one bowl of stew(2 verses)
Fradulently obtains his father's blessing(2 verses)
Esau seeks to kill, escapes to Padan-aram(3 verses)
His vision of the ladder(1 verse)
God confirms the covenant of Abraham to(3 verses)
Sojourns in Haran with his uncle, Laban(2 verses)
Serves fourteen years for Leah and Rachel(2 verses)
Sharp practice of, with the flocks and herds of Laban(1 verse)
Dissatisfied with Laban's treatment and returns to the land of Canaan(1 verse)
Meets angels of God on the journey, and calls the place "Mahanaim,"(1 verse)
Dreads to meet Esau; sends him presents; wrestles with an angel(1 verse)
Name of, changed to "Israel,"(2 verses)
Reconciliation of, with Esau(1 verse)
Journeys to Succoth(1 verse)
Journeys to Shalem, where he purchase a parcel of ground from Hamor and erects an altar(1 verse)
His daughter, Dinah, is raped(1 verse)
Returns to Beth-el, where he builds an altar, and erects and dedicates a pillar(1 verse)
... and 44 more sub-topics