Genesis 28:19-22 New International Version (NIV) 19 He called that place Bethel, though the city used to be called Luz. 20 Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and will watch over me on this journey I am taking and will give me food to eat and...

Genesis 28:9-15 New International Version (NIV) 9 so he went to Ishmael and married Mahalath, the sister of Nebaioth and daughter of Ishmael son of Abraham, in addition to the wives he already had. Jacob’s Dream at Bethel 10 Jacob left Beersheba and set out for...

Genesis 27:41 New International Version (NIV) 41 Esau held a grudge against Jacob because of the blessing his father had given him. He said to himself, “The days of mourning for my father are near; then I will kill my brother Jacob.” Esau was angry at Jacob and forgot...

Genesis 27:33-37 New International Version (NIV) 33 Isaac trembled violently and said, “Who was it, then, that hunted game and brought it to me? I ate it just before you came and I blessed him—and indeed he will be blessed!” 34 When Esau heard his father’s words, he...

Genesis 27:33 New International Version (NIV) 33 Isaac trembled violently and said, “Who was it, then, that hunted game and brought it to me? I ate it just before you came and I blessed him—and indeed he will be blessed!” In these ancient times, a person's word was...

Genesis 27:24 New International Version (NIV) 24 “Are you really my son Esau?” he asked. “I am,” he replied. Jacob got the blessing he wanted. He deceived his father, and it cost him. He never saw his mother again. His brother wanted to kill him. He got deceived by...