7 Years for Love
Genesis 29
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(v. 20) "Jacob worked seven years in return for Rachel, but the years seemed like only a few days to him because he loved her." (v. 23) "In the evening he took his daughter Leah and brought her to Jacob. Jacob slept with her. When morning came, he realized it was Leah." (v. 25) " 'What have you done to me?' Jacob asked Laban. 'Didn't I work for you in return for Rachel? Why did you cheat me?' "
Setting Up a Pillar
Genesis 28
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(v. 18-19) "Early the next morning Jacob took the stone he had placed under his head and set it up as a pillar and poured oil on top of it. He called that place Bethel, though the city used to be called Luz." (v. 22) "and this stone that I have set up as a pillar will be God's house, and of all that you give me I will give you a tenth."
Cheating
Genesis 27
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(v. 12) "My father will feel my skin and think I'm mocking him. Then I'll bring a curse on myself instead of a blessing.' " (v. 24) " 'Are you really my son Esau?' he asked him. 'I am,' Jacob answered." (v. 35) "Isaac said, 'Your brother came and deceived me and has taken away your blessing.' "
A Treaty of Fear
Genesis 26
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(v. 14) "Because he owned so many flocks, herds, and servants, the Philistines became jealous of him." (v. 16) "Finally, Abimelech said to Isaac, 'Go away from us! You've become more powerful than we are.' " (v. 26) "Abimelech, his friend Ahuzzath, and Phicol, the commander of the army, came from Gerar to see Isaac." (v. 28-29) "They answered, 'We have seen that the LORD is with you, So we thought, 'There should be a solemn agreement between us.' We'd like to make an agreement with you that you will not harm us, since we have not touched you. We have done only good to you and let you go in peace. Now you are blessed by the LORD.' "
Instant Gratification
Genesis 25
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(v. 30-33) "So Esau said to Jacob, 'Let me have the whole pot of red stuff to eat--that red stuff--I'm exhausted.' This is why he was called Edom. Jacob responded, 'First, sell me your rights as firstborn.' 'I'm about to die.' Esau said. 'What good is my inheritance to me?' 'First, swear an oath,' Jacob said. So Easu swore an oath to him and sold him his rights as firstborn."
