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What physical problem did Isaac have when he wanted to bless his son (Gen. 27:1)?
What physical problem did Isaac have when he wanted to bless his son (Gen. 27:1)?
What did Isaac request in order to give his blessing (Gen. 27:2)?
What did Isaac request in order to give his blessing (Gen. 27:2)?
Who overheard Isaac's intention to give Esau the blessing (Gen. 27:5)?
Who overheard Isaac's intention to give Esau the blessing (Gen. 27:5)?
What meat was Jacob instructed to take to his father in order to receive the blessing (Gen. 27:9)?
What meat was Jacob instructed to take to his father in order to receive the blessing (Gen. 27:9)?
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What difference between Jacob and Esau did Jacob fear would lead his father to discover the plot to steal the blessing (Gen. 27:11)?
What difference between Jacob and Esau did Jacob fear would lead his father to discover the plot to steal the blessing (Gen. 27:11)?
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How did Jacob deceive his father's touch (Gen. 27:16)?
How did Jacob deceive his father's touch (Gen. 27:16)?
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What accompanied Jacob's kiss of his father that confirmed and resulted in his getting the blessing (Gen. 27:27)?
What accompanied Jacob's kiss of his father that confirmed and resulted in his getting the blessing (Gen. 27:27)?
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Isaac blessed the fields of Jacob with (Gen. 27:28)
Isaac blessed the fields of Jacob with (Gen. 27:28)
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Isaac blessed Jacob in all of the following ways EXCEPT (Gen. 27:28ff)
Isaac blessed Jacob in all of the following ways EXCEPT (Gen. 27:28ff)
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What was Isaac's response when Esau came in with the meat to receive his blessing (Gen. 27:33)?
What was Isaac's response when Esau came in with the meat to receive his blessing (Gen. 27:33)?
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Esau, having lost his father's blessing to Jacob, condemned Jacob's name as meaning _________ (Gen. 27:36)
Esau, having lost his father's blessing to Jacob, condemned Jacob's name as meaning _________ (Gen. 27:36)
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Isaac's blessing on Esau said he would live (Gen. 27:40)?
Isaac's blessing on Esau said he would live (Gen. 27:40)?
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In Isaac's blessing on Esau he said Esau's descendants would eventually (Gen. 27:40)
In Isaac's blessing on Esau he said Esau's descendants would eventually (Gen. 27:40)
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What did Esau plan to do to Jacob after he stole the blessing (Gen. 27:41)?
What did Esau plan to do to Jacob after he stole the blessing (Gen. 27:41)?
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To whom did Rebekah seek to send Jacob after he stole the blessing (Gen. 27:43)?
To whom did Rebekah seek to send Jacob after he stole the blessing (Gen. 27:43)?
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With whom did Rebekah have trouble (Gen. 27:46)?
With whom did Rebekah have trouble (Gen. 27:46)?
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Study Notes
Isaac's Blindness and Request for Blessing
- Isaac was physically unable to see when he sought to bless his son Esau.
- He requested wild game prepared in a preferred manner to proceed with the blessing.
Rebekah's Intervention
- Rebekah overheard Isaac's intention to bless Esau, prompting her involvement in the plan to deceive Isaac.
- She instructed Jacob to take two young goats to prepare for his father.
Jacob's Deception
- Jacob feared that the physical differences between him and Esau—specifically, the contrasting textures of their skin (Esau being hairy and Jacob smooth)—would reveal the deception.
- To disguise his hands and arms, Jacob covered himself with goatskins.
Confirmation of Identity
- Jacob's kiss upon his father Isaac was accompanied by the distinct smell of Esau's clothes, which contributed to Isaac's belief that he was blessing Esau.
Isaac's Blessings
- Isaac blessed Jacob with heaven's dew and prosperity in his fields.
- He stated that those who blessed Jacob would be blessed, but his blessing did not include the promise of numerous children.
Esau's Reaction
- Upon discovering that Jacob had tricked him, Isaac trembled violently, realizing the depth of the deception.
- Esau condemned Jacob as a "deceiver" due to his actions.
Esau's Future Blessing
- Isaac's blessing for Esau indicated that he would live by the sword and his descendants would someday throw off Jacob's yoke.
Esau's Intentions
- Esau planned to kill Jacob after their father Isaac passed away, driven by anger over the lost blessing.
- Rebekah, concerned for Jacob's safety, sought to send him to her brother Laban in Haran.
Esau's Marital Issues
- Rebekah had trouble with Esau’s Hittite wives, reflecting family tensions and cultural conflicts.
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Description
Explore the biblical narrative of Isaac's blindness and the deception orchestrated by Rebekah and Jacob to secure a blessing meant for Esau. This quiz delves into themes of identity, family dynamics, and the significance of Isaac's blessings. Test your knowledge on these pivotal moments from the book of Genesis.
