Ja·cob
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Definition of Jacob
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in the Bible
: a son of Isaac and Rebekah, the twin brother of Esau, and heir of God's promise of blessing to Abraham
2
: the ancient Hebrew nation
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“Jacob.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Jacob. Accessed 12 Apr. 2021.
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