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Genesis 27:11 Cross-References

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And Jacob said to Rebekah his mother, Behold, Esau my brother is a hairy man, and I am a smooth man:

Genesis 27:11 (KJV)

Historical Context for Genesis 27:11

People Mentioned

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Jacobsecond-born son of Isaac (GEN 25:25-26)
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Rebekahdaughter of Bethuel, grandaughter of Nahor (GEN 22:23)
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Esaufirstborn son of Isaac (GEN 25:25-26)

Commentary on Genesis 27:11

And Jacob said to Rebekah his mother, Behold, Esau my brother is a hairy man, and I am a smooth man:... This passage belongs to the Jacob narratives which demonstrate God's sovereign election overriding human merit and the transformation of a deceiver into Israel, the father of the twelve tribes. The Jacob cycle shows how divine purposes advance through flawed individuals whom God graciously transforms.Key themes include God's sovereign choice ("the older shall serve the younger"), the consequences of deception and family dysfunction, exile and return patterns, wrestling with God leading to bl...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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