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Friday, November 29, 2024

The blessing of Jacob - Were Isaac and God in on the ruse?

DR. RABBI DAVID ZUCKER: Isaac Knows He Is Blessing Jacob: Who Is Really Being Deceived? (TheTorah.com).
Isaac and Rebecca’s relationship appears close and loving, except when Rebecca directs Jacob to deceive Isaac and steal the blessing meant for Esau. The sages suggest that Isaac knew all along that the man before him was Jacob, disguised as Esau. Is it possible that Isaac and Rebecca were both in on the plan from the start?

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