SINCE 1828
Jacob
noun
Ja·cob
| \ ˈjā-kəb
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Definition of Jacob
1
: 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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