Rebekah and Jacob - #1
In another place, we have had a little (unresolved!) discussion on the whys and wherefores of Rebekah's part in Jacob getting the blessing from his old man, Isaac. Did Rebekah act in God's will in her deceipt of her husband to achieve the outcome that God had clearly revealed to her? Or not??
Here is our friend from BSF, Gary's "off the cuff" thoughts (I hasten to add, definitely not the BSF position, and actually not my current one - but I'm keeping an open mind!).
BTW, I hope others will add their understanding and wisdom on this here, so maybe if we run a sequence no. on the heading (as in this is #1) that will help keep track. Ta.
Gary on Rebekah ("First Thoughts"):
"The bible, especially the OT teaches extreme kindness and honesty between God's people but (that little word!) with other "wisdom" and shrewdness for the purposes of God -
- His kingdom
- His blessings on His people especially in health and business.
In Genesis Rebekah is not condemned but praised throughout the scripture, mainly for giving up her family and going to Jacob but also for her actions pro- the true God ans against the pagan gods of her family and people around.
I'm sure the Jewish view is that she is praiseworthy in all aspects."
# posted by geoff @ 4:20 pm
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