Father of the twelve tribes · Patriarchs, c. 1850 BC
Jacob in the Bible
Also called Israel
Jacob takes his brother's blessing by deception, meets God on a stairway at Bethel, works fourteen years for Rachel, and wrestles through the night at the Jabbok until he is renamed Israel. His twelve sons become the tribes that carry the nation's name.
Verses mentioning Jacob
386 occurrences across 346 verses in the King James Version.
- 1 Chronicles 16:17
And hath confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant,
Read in context - Psalms 14:7
Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the LORD bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. Oh: Heb. Who will give
Read in context - Psalms 20:1
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; defend: Heb. set thee on an high place
Read in context - Psalms 22:23
Ye that fear the LORD, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel.
Read in context - Psalms 24:6
This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah. O Jacob: or, O God of Jacob
Read in context - Psalms 44:4
Thou art my King, O God: command deliverances for Jacob.
Read in context - Psalms 46:7
The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. our: Heb. an high place for us
Read in context - Psalms 46:11
The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
Read in context - Psalms 47:4
He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah.
Read in context - Psalms 53:6
Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When God bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. Oh that: Heb. Who will give salvation, etc
Read in context - Psalms 59:13
Consume them in wrath, consume them, that they may not be: and let them know that God ruleth in Jacob unto the ends of the earth. Selah.
Read in context - Psalms 75:9
But I will declare for ever; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.
Read in context - Psalms 76:6
At thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, both the chariot and horse are cast into a dead sleep.
Read in context - Psalms 77:15
Thou hast with thine arm redeemed thy people, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah.
Read in context - Psalms 78:5
For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children:
Read in context - Psalms 78:21
Therefore the LORD heard this, and was wroth: so a fire was kindled against Jacob, and anger also came up against Israel;
Read in context - Psalms 78:71
From following the ewes great with young he brought him to feed Jacob his people, and Israel his inheritance. following: Heb. after
Read in context - Psalms 79:7
For they have devoured Jacob, and laid waste his dwelling place.
Read in context - Psalms 81:1
To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of Asaph. Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob. of Asaph: or, for Asaph
Read in context - Psalms 81:4
For this was a statute for Israel, and a law of the God of Jacob.
Read in context - Psalms 84:8
O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah.
Read in context - Psalms 85:1
To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. LORD, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob. for the sons: or, of the sons favourable: or, well pleased
Read in context - Psalms 87:2
The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
Read in context - Psalms 94:7
Yet they say, The LORD shall not see, neither shall the God of Jacob regard it.
Read in context - Psalms 99:4
The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.
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