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Jacob Wrestles With God and Is Renamed Israel | Genesis 30–32
Welcome to Day 10 of Word for Word: The Bible.
In today’s episode, we read Genesis chapters 30–32 word for word from the New International Version (NIV). These chapters mark a major turning point in Jacob’s life as years of striving, rivalry, and waiting give way to movement, confrontation, and transformation.
Today’s reading includes:
The continued growth of Jacob’s family amid rivalry between Leah and Rachel
Jacob’s increasing prosperity while working for Laban
Rising tension that leads Jacob to flee Laban and return toward his homeland
God’s protection during Laban’s pursuit and the…
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