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# Genesis 28 General Notes
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### Structure and formatting
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Even though Jacob tricked his father in order to receive Esau's blessing, the chapter repeats the blessing, ensuring he inherits the blessings promised to Abraham. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/bless]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/inherit]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promise]])
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### Special concepts in this chapter
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#### Jacob's dream
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Jacob had a dream or received a vision. The purpose of this dream is to show that, despite Jacob's sin, God is giving Abraham's covenant promises to Jacob and his descendants. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/covenant]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promise]])
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#### Bethel
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This was an important city for Abraham and his descendants. It is possible that there is some theological significance to the city of Bethel.
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## Links:
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* __[Genesis 28:1 Notes](./01.md)__
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__[<<](../27/intro.md) | [>>](../29/intro.md)__
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