Key Figures — Genesis 28

4 figures

1. Jacob

   Patriarch of Israel, recipient of God's covenant promise.

   Jacob is sent by Isaac to Paddan-aram to find a wife. On his journey, he dreams of a ladder reaching to heaven, where God reaffirms the Abrahamic covenant with him.

   Related passages

   • Genesis Chapter 12 (God's covenant with Abraham)
   • Genesis Chapter 35 (God reaffirms His covenant with Jacob)

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2. Isaac

   Father of Jacob, patriarch of Israel.

   Isaac blesses Jacob and instructs him not to marry a Canaanite woman, sending him to Paddan-aram to find a wife from his mother's family.

   Related passages

   • Genesis Chapter 24 (Isaac's marriage to Rebekah)
   • Genesis Chapter 27 (Isaac blesses Jacob)

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3. Esau

   Brother of Jacob, son of Isaac.

   Esau marries a daughter of Ishmael after seeing that his Canaanite wives displeased his parents, showing his continued struggle with family expectations.

   Related passages

   • Genesis Chapter 25 (Esau sells his birthright)
   • Genesis Chapter 27 (Esau's blessing taken by Jacob)

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4. God

   Divine covenant maker and sustainer.

   God appears to Jacob in a dream, reiterating the promises made to Abraham and Isaac, assuring Jacob of His presence and protection.

   Related passages

   • Genesis Chapter 12 (God's promise to Abraham)
   • Genesis Chapter 26 (God's promise to Isaac)

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