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Genesis 29:12 Cross-References

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And Jacob told Rachel that he was her father's brother, and that he was Rebekah's son: and she ran and told her father.

Genesis 29:12 (KJV)

Historical Context for Genesis 29:12

People Mentioned

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Jacobsecond-born son of Isaac (GEN 25:25-26)
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Racheldaughter of Laban (GEN 29:10) and wife of Jacob (GEN 29:28)
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Rebekahdaughter of Bethuel, grandaughter of Nahor (GEN 22:23)

Commentary on Genesis 29:12

And Jacob told Rachel that he was her father's brother, and that he was Rebekah's son: and she ran a... 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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