Joseph Rejected and Sold into Slavery by His Brothers (Genesis 37:2-36)

Bible Commentary

From a young age, Joseph believed God had destined him for greatness. In dreams, God assured Joseph that he would rise...

Jacob’s Transformation and Reconciliation with Esau (Genesis 32-33)

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After increasing tension with his father-in-law and a business separation in which both men acted less than admirably,...

Jacob’s Unethical Procurement of Esau’s Birthright and Blessing (Genesis 25:19-34; 26:34-28:9)

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Although it was God’s plan for Jacob to succeed Isaac (Gen. 25:23), Rebekah and Jacob’s use of deception and theft...

Isaac (Genesis 21:1-35:29)

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Isaac was the son of a great father and the father of a great son, but he himself left a mixed record. In contrast to...

Abraham’s Dispute with Abimelech (Genesis 20:1-16; 21:22-34)

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When Abraham and Sarah entered the country of King Abimelech, Abimelech inadvertently violated the rules of hospitality,...

Abraham and Sarah’s Hospitality (Genesis 18:1-15)

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The story of Abraham and Sarah’s generous hospitality to three visitors who came to them by the oaks of Mamre is told...

Abraham’s Journey Begins with Disaster in Egypt (Genesis 12:8-13:2)

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The initial results of Abraham’s journeys were not promising. There was fierce competition for the land...

The Pastoral Lifestyle of Abraham and his Family (Genesis 12:4-7)

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When Abraham left his home in Haran and set out for the land of Canaan, his family was probably already quite large by...