Shibah is a well that the servants of Isaac dug, or dug again, at Beersheba. That same day the well-produced water and Isaac called its name Shibah, which means “Oath or Seven” and refers to an oath or statement confirmed by seven. (Gen 26:31-33) It seems that Isaac used the name “Shibah” (Shebah), to preserve... Continue Reading →
Genesis 25:31-33 BDC: Did Jacob acquire the birthright through deception, and was this acceptable with God?
Genesis 25:31-33 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 31 Jacob said, “Sell me your birthright today.” 32 Esau said, “I am about to die; of what use is a birthright to me?” 33 And Jacob said, “Swear to me today.” So he swore to him and sold his birthright to Jacob. When we go to chapter 37 of Genesis, we find... Continue Reading →