Genesis31-35

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What prompted Jacob to contemplate leaving Laban's household?

Jacob was offered a better position in a nearby village

He wanted to explore new lands

Laban was mistreating him and favoring his own sons (correct)

He was seeking to start his own business

How many times did Laban change Jacob's wages according to the text?

Three times

Twice

Five times

Ten times (correct)

What did Jacob see in a dream during the breeding season of the flock?

His flock being attacked by wolves

Cows giving birth to healthy calves

The goats bearing striped, spotted, and mottled offspring (correct)

Goats mating with sheep

Who revealed Laban's deceitful actions towards Jacob in a dream?

An angel of God Signup and view all the answers

What significant event took place at Bethel according to the text?

Jacob received a divine message in a dream Signup and view all the answers

How did Jacob describe Laban's treatment towards him while speaking to Rachel and Leah?

As unfair and oppressive Signup and view all the answers

Why did Rachel and Leah feel like foreigners in their father's house?

Because their father had devoured their money. Signup and view all the answers

What did Laban accuse Jacob of stealing from him?

Household gods Signup and view all the answers

How did Rachel hide the stolen household gods from Laban?

She hid them in the camel's saddle and sat on them. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jacob confront Laban about pursuing him?

For mistreating his wives. Signup and view all the answers

What did Laban call the heap of stones they made as part of their covenant?

Jegar-sahadutha Signup and view all the answers

How did Laban feel about Jacob tricking him and fleeing secretly?

He felt betrayed. Signup and view all the answers

What did Laban name the pillar set up as part of the covenant?

Mizpah Signup and view all the answers

Who was instructed to deliver a message to Esau?

Jacob's servants Signup and view all the answers

What made Rachel feel unable to rise before her father when he searched for the household gods?

Menstruation Signup and view all the answers

What animals did Jacob send as a present to his brother Esau?

Goats and camels Signup and view all the answers

How long had Jacob been serving Laban in total?

20 years Signup and view all the answers

Which location did Jacob name 'Mahanaim'?

The place where he saw the angels of God Signup and view all the answers

What did Jacob accuse Laban of changing multiple times during his service?

'Wages' Signup and view all the answers

What was Jacob's response upon hearing that Esau was coming with four hundred men?

He divided his people and assets into two camps Signup and view all the answers

Why did Rachel steal her father's household gods?

To prevent her father from using them wrongly. Signup and view all the answers

What was Jacob greatly afraid and distressed about?

'Not finding favor' in Esau's sight Signup and view all the answers

What did God instruct Laban to do in a dream regarding Jacob?

Say nothing good or bad to Jacob. Signup and view all the answers

'If you oppress my daughters or take wives besides my daughters,' who does Laban say will be the witness between him and Jacob?

'God' Signup and view all the answers

'This heap is a witness, and the pillar is a witness,' what do both Laban and Jacob declare these objects to be?

'Witnesses' Signup and view all the answers

'What can I do this day for these my daughters or for their children whom they have borne?': This question reflects Laban's concern for:

'Providing for his daughters and grandchildren' Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jacob send a present to Esau?

To apologize in advance for any wrongdoings Signup and view all the answers

What did Jacob ask for during his wrestling encounter?

For the man's identity Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jacob's name change to Israel?

As a reward for his strength Signup and view all the answers

Why do the people of Israel not eat the sinew of the thigh?

In memory of Jacob's wrestling encounter Signup and view all the answers

How did Esau react when he met Jacob after a long time?

He ran to meet Jacob, embraced him, and kissed him Signup and view all the answers

What did Jacob mean by saying, 'For I have seen your face, which is like seeing the face of God'?

Jacob was comparing the favor he found with Esau to divine approval Signup and view all the answers

What was Esau's initial response to Jacob offering him gifts?

'I don't need your gifts.' Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jacob propose that Esau go ahead of him?

'My lord knows that the children are frail' Signup and view all the answers

'I will lead on slowly, at the pace of the livestock that are ahead of me and at the pace of the children...' implies that:

'I will match the speed of those in front of me' Signup and view all the answers

Where did Jacob journey to and build himself a house?

Succoth Signup and view all the answers

What did Jacob do in Shechem?

Bought a piece of land for a hundred pieces of money Signup and view all the answers