Topical Encyclopedia The covenant made with Jacob is a continuation and reaffirmation of the promises God made to his grandfather Abraham and his father Isaac. This covenant is a significant aspect of the biblical narrative, highlighting God's enduring faithfulness and the unfolding of His divine plan through the patriarchs of Israel.Biblical Context and Background Jacob, later named Israel, is a central figure in the Genesis narrative. He is the son of Isaac and Rebekah and the twin brother of Esau. The covenant with Jacob is part of the Abrahamic Covenant, which God initially established with Abraham in Genesis 12:1-3, promising land, descendants, and blessings. This covenant was reaffirmed to Isaac in Genesis 26:3-5. The Covenant with Jacob The covenant with Jacob is explicitly stated during two significant encounters with God. The first occurs at Bethel, as Jacob flees from his brother Esau. In Genesis 28:13-15 , God appears to Jacob in a dream, standing above a ladder reaching to heaven, and declares: >"I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie. Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and to the east, to the north and to the south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you." This passage underscores several key elements of the covenant: the promise of land, numerous descendants, and the blessing to all nations through Jacob's lineage. It also emphasizes God's presence and protection over Jacob. The second reaffirmation of the covenant occurs when Jacob returns to Bethel after his sojourn in Paddan-aram. In Genesis 35:10-12 , God reiterates His promises: >"Your name is Jacob," God said, "but you will no longer be called Jacob. Your name will be Israel." So God named him Israel. And God told him, "I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply. A nation—even a company of nations—shall come from you, and kings shall descend from you. The land that I gave to Abraham and Isaac I will give to you, and I will give this land to your descendants after you." Here, God not only reaffirms the covenantal promises but also changes Jacob's name to Israel, signifying his role as the father of the twelve tribes of Israel. The promise of a nation and kings coming from Jacob's lineage points to the future establishment of Israel as a nation and the eventual coming of the Messiah. Theological Significance The covenant with Jacob is a testament to God's unchanging nature and His commitment to His promises. It illustrates the continuity of God's plan from Abraham through Isaac to Jacob, and ultimately to the nation of Israel. This covenant also foreshadows the coming of Jesus Christ, through whom all nations would indeed be blessed, fulfilling the promise made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Jacob's covenantal relationship with God is foundational for understanding the identity and mission of Israel as God's chosen people. It serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty, grace, and the unfolding of His redemptive plan throughout history. Torrey's Topical Textbook Genesis 28:13,14And, behold, the LORD stood above it, and said, I am the LORD God of Abraham your father, and the God of Isaac: the land where on you lie, to you will I give it, and to your seed; Torrey's Topical Textbook 1 Chronicles 16:16,17 Library Covenanting Performed in Former Ages with Approbation from Above. Jacob and Esau The Other Passages of Scripture which they Employ to Defend their ... 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Psalm 105 The Blood of the Covenant Resources What is the New Covenant? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the Mosaic Covenant? | GotQuestions.org What is the Palestinian Covenant? | GotQuestions.org Covenant: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Covenant of God With Men: Binding Covenant of God With Men: Broken by the Jews Covenant of God With Men: Confirmed With an Oath Covenant of God With Men: Everlasting Covenant of God With Men: God Faithful To Covenant of God With Men: Punishments for Breaking of Covenant of God With Men: Repudiated by God on Account of Jews' Idolatry Covenant of Man With God: Absalom Covenant of Man With God: Israelites Covenant of Man With God: Jacob Covenant of Man With God: Jehoiada and Joash Covenant of Man With God: Joshua Covenant of Man With God: Josiah Covenant of Man With God: Nehemiah Covenant of Men With Men by a Monument Covenant of Men With Men by Giving Presents Covenant of Men With Men by Giving the Hand Covenant of Men With Men by Making a Feast Covenant of Men With Men by offering a Sacrifice Covenant of Men With Men by Salting Covenant of Men With Men: Breach of, Punished Covenant of Men With Men: Loosing the Shoe Covenant of Men With Men: Written and Sealed Covenant of the Ten Commandments Covenant with David and his House Covenant with Israel, at Horeb Covenant with the Israelites to Deliver Them from Egypt Covenant: Abraham and Abimelech Covenant: Binding, not Only on Those Who Make Them, But on Those Who are Represented Covenant: Jews With Each Other, to Serve God Covenant: King Zedekiah and his Subjects Covenant: Subjects With Sovereign Covenant: The Mosaic Law Called a Covenant The Covenant is a Covenant of Peace The Covenant: All Saints Interested In The Covenant: Blessings Connected With The Covenant: Caution Against Forgetting The Covenant: Christ, the Mediator of The Covenant: Christ, the Messenger of The Covenant: Christ, the Substance of The Covenant: Confirmed in Christ The Covenant: Fulfilled in Christ The Covenant: God is Ever Mindful of The Covenant: God is Faithful To The Covenant: Made With: Abraham The Covenant: Made With: David The Covenant: Made With: Isaac The Covenant: Made With: Israel The Covenant: Made With: Jacob The Covenant: Plead, in Prayer The Covenant: Punishment for Despising The Covenant: Ratified by the Blood of Christ The Covenant: Renewed Under the Gospel The Covenant: The Wicked Have No Interest In Related Terms The-not-beloved (1 Occurrence) Kir'iath-je'arim (18 Occurrences) Kirjathjearim (17 Occurrences) Vine-dressers (18 Occurrences) Kirjath-jearim (17 Occurrences) Kibroth-hattaavah (5 Occurrences) |
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