Direct Inference¶
Genesis 25 records Jacob’s birth; Genesis 32:28 records the name Israel in the narrative of his encounter at Peniel.
Scripture reference register
- Genesis 25:24-263 verses
- Genesis 32:24-307 verses
Connected research
Isaac
Genesis 21 identifies Isaac as the son born to Abraham and Sarah. Genesis 25 names his sons Esau and Jacob.
Joseph, son of Jacob
Genesis 37 identifies Joseph in Jacob’s family and begins the account leading to Egypt. Distinguish him from the men called Joseph in the New Testament.