Topical Bible Study

Jacob

323 scripture references across 31 subtopics — Nave's Topical Bible

Overview

Jacob (Israel) lived as a sojourner and pilgrim, experiencing God's transforming grace despite his manipulative nature. His deathbed instructions to his sons and his burial in Canaan reflected his faith in God's covenant promises. Jacob's children became the foundation of the twelve tribes of Israel, showing how God works through imperfect vessels.

Key Scriptures

"When the time drew near for Israel to die, he called his son Joseph and said to him, 'If I have found favor in your eyes, put your hand under my thigh and promise that you will show me kindness and faithfulness. Do not bury me in Egypt'" (Genesis 47:29, NIV).

"Then he gave them these instructions: 'I am about to be gathered to my people. Bury me with my fathers in the cave in the field of Ephron the Hittite'" (Genesis 49:29, NIV).

Application

Reflect on how God's covenant promises extend through generations—establish spiritual legacy by passing faith in Christ to your children and grandchildren.

Scripture References 323 total

Charges his sons to bury him in the field of Machpelah

Exacts a promise from Joseph to buy him with his fathers

His grief over the loss of Joseph

His partiality for his son, Joseph, and the consequent jealousy of his other sons

Joseph's prophetic dream concerning

Journeys to Ephrath; Benjamin is born to; Rachel dies, and is »buried in the way to Ephrath, which is Bethlehem«

Journeys to Shalem, where he purchases a parcel of ground from Hamor, and erects an altar

Meets angels of God on the journey, and calls the place Mahanaim

Returns to Beth-El, where he builds an altar, and erects and dedicates a pillar

Son of Isaac, and twin brother of Esau

The land of Goshen assigned to