History of the Jews of all ages, by the author of History in all ages1832 - 12 pages |
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... brother of Rebekah , were so convinced that the whole affair was under the direction of God , that they immediately acquiesced in his proposition , received the consent of Rebekah to become the wife of Isaac , accepted the liberal gifts ...
... brother of Rebekah , were so convinced that the whole affair was under the direction of God , that they immediately acquiesced in his proposition , received the consent of Rebekah to become the wife of Isaac , accepted the liberal gifts ...
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... brother , of softer disposition and more amiable man- ners , was addicted to the quiet employments of do- mestic life . Jacob soon proved how appropriate was his name , which signifies " the supplanter . ' When Esau had returned on one ...
... brother , of softer disposition and more amiable man- ners , was addicted to the quiet employments of do- mestic life . Jacob soon proved how appropriate was his name , which signifies " the supplanter . ' When Esau had returned on one ...
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... brother upon his venerable father , whose eyes were dim with age , and thus furtively obtained the solemn blessing a blessing expressly involving his supremacy over Esau , and a curse upon every one opposing his claims . The fraud was ...
... brother upon his venerable father , whose eyes were dim with age , and thus furtively obtained the solemn blessing a blessing expressly involving his supremacy over Esau , and a curse upon every one opposing his claims . The fraud was ...
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... brother . Jacob prudently resolved to pacify where he could not resist ; he sent a mag- nificent present to Esau ; and when the brothers met , Esau at the head of his troops , and Jacob surrounded by his family , fraternal affection ...
... brother . Jacob prudently resolved to pacify where he could not resist ; he sent a mag- nificent present to Esau ; and when the brothers met , Esau at the head of his troops , and Jacob surrounded by his family , fraternal affection ...
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... brother , Jacob loved his son Joseph beyond all the rest of his children , and took a pleasure and a pride in seeing him attired in a dress of unwonted gaiety and splendour . The envy and hatred of his brethren were excited ; and when ...
... brother , Jacob loved his son Joseph beyond all the rest of his children , and took a pleasure and a pride in seeing him attired in a dress of unwonted gaiety and splendour . The envy and hatred of his brethren were excited ; and when ...
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