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Nov 19, 2009 · Jacob thought of his time in galut, and saw Rachel as perfection. But no sooner did his family leave Charan —their personal galut—and travel towards the holy land of Israel did Rachel die, her mission complete.
- Love at First Sight
- Laban’s Trickery
- Rachel Dies
Jacob was sent by his father Isaac to find a wife from a relative‘s family. He met Rachel at the well and for him, it was love at first sight. He went to the well and when he single-handily moved the great stone cover off of the well, perhaps trying to impress Rachel. You can tell that Jacob didn’t take long before he knew that he loved Rachel as r...
After the seven years of labor, Laban agreed to allow Jacob to marry Rachel. In Jewish wedding ceremonies, the bride usually have their entire face covered with only a small opening for the eyes. After Jacob married the woman and spent the night with his new bride he woke up in horror to discover that he had been tricked. Jacob thought that he had ...
Jacob’s other wife, Leah, had several childrenbut Rachel remained barren. Rachel once said that if she didn’t have children that she’d die (Gen. 30:1) but ironically, she died after having her second child, Benjamin. Rachel’s first son, Joseph, would end up being critically important for the people of Israel to survive after he would bring his enti...
Jan 4, 2022 · Jacob soon fell in love with Laban’s younger daughter, Rachel, and agreed to work for Laban seven years in exchange for marriage to her (Genesis 29:16–20). Laban agreed, but after seven years, he deceived Jacob.
Aug 23, 2023 · Jacob, by now humbled after his treachery and desperate for family ties and a place to call home, falls madly in love with Rachel. Rachel’s older sister Leah was also unmarried, but their...
Feb 15, 2019 · Jacob’s overt favoritism toward Rachel had prompted God to keep Rachel’s womb closed, but Rachel’s love was ultimately redeemed when she gave birth to a boy named Joseph, Jacob’s...
Jacob was in love with Rachel and said, “I’ll work for you seven years in return for your younger daughter Rachel.” Laban said, “It’s better that I give her to you than to some other man. Stay here with ...
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Dec 6, 2022 · Rachel in the Bible was Jacob's favored wife who thought she had to earn her husband's love. Learn what this ancient woman has to say to you today.
