The Genesis Project
Genesis 27

Old and Blind

48 words · April 25, 2025

When Isaac was old and blind and wanted to give his favorite son his blessing in Genesis 27, I suspect Rebekah convinced Jacob that this father had gone senile. Out of his mind.

If Jacob believed that to be true, perhaps there is no unrighteousness on his part.

Isaac Jacob Rebekah blind old righteousness

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