Topical Encyclopedia In the narrative of Jacob's life, a significant event occurs when he is received by Pharaoh, the ruler of Egypt. This encounter is recorded in the Book of Genesis, specifically in Genesis 47:7-10. Jacob, also known as Israel, is the patriarch of the Israelites and the father of twelve sons who become the progenitors of the twelve tribes of Israel. His journey to Egypt is precipitated by a severe famine in Canaan, which leads his son Joseph, who has risen to a position of power in Egypt, to invite his family to settle in the land of Goshen.Upon their arrival in Egypt, Joseph arranges for his father Jacob to meet Pharaoh. This meeting is not merely a diplomatic formality but holds profound spiritual significance. Genesis 47:7 states, "Then Joseph brought in his father Jacob and presented him before Pharaoh, and Jacob blessed Pharaoh." The act of blessing Pharaoh is noteworthy, as it underscores the spiritual authority and favor that Jacob, as a patriarch and servant of the God of Abraham and Isaac, carries with him. Pharaoh, intrigued by Jacob's age and wisdom, inquires about his years. Jacob responds in Genesis 47:9 , "The years of my pilgrimage are a hundred and thirty. My years have been few and difficult, and they do not equal the years of the pilgrimage of my fathers." This response reflects Jacob's humility and acknowledgment of the transient nature of life, as well as the hardships he has endured. Despite these challenges, Jacob's faith and reliance on God's promises remain steadfast. The blessing Jacob bestows upon Pharaoh is significant in the biblical context. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, blessings were considered powerful and efficacious, often invoking divine favor and prosperity. Jacob's blessing of Pharaoh can be seen as an extension of the Abrahamic covenant, wherein God promised Abraham that "all peoples on earth will be blessed through you" (Genesis 12:3). By blessing Pharaoh, Jacob acts as a conduit of God's blessing to the nations, fulfilling part of this divine promise. This encounter also highlights the theme of God's providence and sovereignty. Despite the Israelites' sojourn in a foreign land, God orchestrates events to ensure their survival and eventual prosperity. Jacob's blessing of Pharaoh serves as a reminder of God's overarching plan and the role of His chosen people in bringing blessings to the world. In summary, Jacob's meeting with Pharaoh and the subsequent blessing is a pivotal moment that illustrates the intersection of divine providence, the fulfillment of God's promises, and the spiritual authority vested in the patriarchs. This event not only secures the welfare of Jacob's family in Egypt but also reinforces the broader narrative of God's redemptive plan for humanity through the lineage of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Nave's Topical Index Genesis 47:1-10Then Joseph came and told Pharaoh, and said, My father and my brothers, and their flocks, and their herds, and all that they have, are come out of the land of Canaan; and, behold, they are in the land of Goshen. Nave's Topical Index Library Jacob and Doubting Souls --A Parallel "It is I, be not Afraid. " Extracted from Knox's Admonition to ... Christ is Glorious --Let us Make Him Known Chapter xxxv Chapter xlv Matt. Ii. 2 Ancestors of the Blessed virgin On the Article, and in one Holy Ghost, the Comforter, which Spake ... God's Sovereignty Defined Selections from the Work against Heresies by Irenaeus, Bishop of ... Resources Who was Jacob in the Bible? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the story of Jacob, Leah, and Rachel? | GotQuestions.org How could Jacob not notice he married Leah instead of Rachel? | GotQuestions.org Jacob: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Iconoclasm: Destroyed by Jacob Jacob: Charges his Sons to Bury Him in the Field of Machpelah Jacob: Deborah, Rebekah's Nurse, Dies, and is Buried at Beth-El Jacob: Dissatisfied With Laban's Treatment and Returns to the Land of Canaan Jacob: Dreads to Meet Esau; Sends Him Presents; Wrestles With an Angel Jacob: Erects a Monument at Rachel's Grave Jacob: Esau Seeks to Kill, Escapes to Padan-Aram Jacob: Exacts a Promise from Joseph to Bury Him With his Forefathers Jacob: Fradulently Obtains his Father's Blessing Jacob: Given in Answer to Prayer Jacob: Gives the Land of the Amorites to Joseph Jacob: God Confirms the Covenant of Abraham To Jacob: Hears That Joseph is Still Alive Jacob: His Benediction Upon Joseph and his Two Sons Jacob: His Daughter, Dinah, is Raped Jacob: His Final Prophetic Benedictions Upon his Sons: Asher Jacob: His Final Prophetic Benedictions Upon his Sons: Benjamin Jacob: His Final Prophetic Benedictions Upon his Sons: Dan Jacob: His Final Prophetic Benedictions Upon his Sons: Gad Jacob: His Final Prophetic Benedictions Upon his Sons: Issachar Jacob: His Final Prophetic Benedictions Upon his Sons: Joseph Jacob: His Final Prophetic Benedictions Upon his Sons: Judah Jacob: His Final Prophetic Benedictions Upon his Sons: Naphtali Jacob: His Final Prophetic Benedictions Upon his Sons: Simeon and Levi Jacob: His Final Prophetic Benedictions Upon his Sons: Upon Reuben Jacob: His Final Prophetic Benedictions Upon his Sons: Zebulun Jacob: His Grief Over the Detention of Simeon and the Demand for Benjamin to be Taken Into Egypt Jacob: His Grief Over the Loss of Joseph Jacob: His Partiality for his Son, Joseph, and the Consequent Jealousy of his Other Sons Jacob: His Vision of the Ladder Jacob: Joseph's Prophetic Dream Concerning Jacob: Journeys to Shalem, where he Purchase a Parcel of Ground from Hamor and Erects an Altar Jacob: List of the Names of his Twelve Sons Jacob: Lives in Egypt for Seventeen Years Jacob: Lives in the Land of Canaan Jacob: Meets Angels of God on the Journey, and Calls the Place "Mahanaim" Jacob: Obtains Esau's Birthright for Just One Bowl of Stew Jacob: Pharaoh Receives Him, and is Blessed by Jacob Jacob: Prophecies Concerning Himself and his Descendants Jacob: Reconciliation of, With Esau Jacob: Returns to Arbah, the City of his Father Jacob: Returns to Beth-El, where he Builds an Altar, and Erects and Dedicates a Pillar Jacob: Sends to Egypt to Buy Corn (Grain) Jacob: Serves Fourteen Years for Leah and Rachel Jacob: Sharp Practice of, With the Flocks and Herds of Laban Jacob: Sojourns in Haran With his Uncle, Laban Jacob: Son of Isaac, and the Twin Brother of Esau Jacob: The Incest of his Son, Reuben, With his Concubine, Bilhah Jacob: The Land of Goshen Assigned To Jacob: The List of his Children and Grandchildren Who Went Down Into Egypt Related Terms |
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