Questions and Answers
Name the 2 chapter headings for Genesis 28.
Esau Marries Mahalath (28:6-9)
What is the heading of Jacob's vow at Bethel?
Jacob's Vow at Bethel (28:10-22)
Who commanded Jacob not to take a wife from the daughters of Canaan?
Isaac
Who was Esau's third wife?
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Who was Jacob's grandfather on his mother's side?
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To what land did Isaac send Jacob to find Laban?
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To what place was Jacob traveling when he had his dream?
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What did Jacob use as a pillow?
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What did Jacob dream about that reached up to heaven?
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Who spoke to Jacob while he slept?
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In Jacob's dream, what were ascending and descending?
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When Jacob woke up from his dream, what did he do with the stone?
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What did Jacob pour on the stone?
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What did Jacob name the place where he dreamed?
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Before Jacob renamed it, what was the name of the place where he dreamed?
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What is the meaning of Bethel?
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How much did Jacob promise to give to God?
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Study Notes
Genesis Chapter 28 Overview
- Esau marries Mahalath, daughter of Ishmael, as his third wife after failing to please Isaac with his previous Canaanite wives.
- Isaac instructs Jacob not to marry a Canaanite woman, emphasizing the importance of lineage and marital choice.
Jacob's Journey
- Jacob is sent to Padan Aram to find Laban, his uncle, in order to take a wife from his mother's family.
- En route to Haran, Jacob experiences a significant dream that becomes pivotal in his life and faith journey.
The Dream at Bethel
- Jacob dreams of a ladder reaching to heaven with angels ascending and descending, symbolizing the connection between Heaven and Earth.
- God speaks to Jacob in the dream, reaffirming the covenant made with Abraham and Isaac, promising land and numerous descendants.
The Setting of the Dream
- Jacob uses a stone as a pillow and upon waking, he realizes the holiness of the place, later naming it Bethel, which means "House of God."
- Prior to renaming, the place was known as Luz.
Jacob's Response and Vow
- Jacob sets up the stone as a pillar and anoints it with oil, creating a memorial of his encounter with God.
- He vows to give a tenth of all he receives back to God, demonstrating his commitment and acknowledgment of God’s sovereignty over his life.
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