Comments on: The Structure of the Jacob Narrative http://biblicalhorizons.wordpress.com/2008/01/26/the-structure-of-the-jacob-narrative/ Biblical Theology For the Future Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:45:58 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Christopher Meredith http://biblicalhorizons.wordpress.com/2008/01/26/the-structure-of-the-jacob-narrative/#comment-188 Christopher Meredith Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:46:48 +0000 http://biblicalhorizons.wordpress.com/?p=35#comment-188 I do enjoy a good chiasm, particularly when God opens a barren womb at the center of it. I do enjoy a good chiasm, particularly when God opens a barren womb at the center of it.

]]> By: Will K. http://biblicalhorizons.wordpress.com/2008/01/26/the-structure-of-the-jacob-narrative/#comment-167 Will K. Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:23:39 +0000 http://biblicalhorizons.wordpress.com/?p=35#comment-167 I find it interesting that whether a ABCB'A' or ABB'A' structure is used, 30:22-24 finds itself at the center. If I'm not wrong, the only significant difference between the two structures is that the former highlights 30:22-24 as the textual center and emphasis of the pericope, and Bill Smith's has it at the center showing the overall unity among the elements (less emphasis on 30:22-24 alone, but more emphasis on the elements as they relate to one another). In short, they both seem very useful and helpful for elucidating the pericope. Thanks to both of you. Will K. I find it interesting that whether a ABCB’A’ or ABB’A’ structure is used, 30:22-24 finds itself at the center. If I’m not wrong, the only significant difference between the two structures is that the former highlights 30:22-24 as the textual center and emphasis of the pericope, and Bill Smith’s has it at the center showing the overall unity among the elements (less emphasis on 30:22-24 alone, but more emphasis on the elements as they relate to one another).

In short, they both seem very useful and helpful for elucidating the pericope. Thanks to both of you.

Will K.

]]> By: Bill Smith http://biblicalhorizons.wordpress.com/2008/01/26/the-structure-of-the-jacob-narrative/#comment-159 Bill Smith Sun, 27 Jan 2008 22:43:27 +0000 http://biblicalhorizons.wordpress.com/?p=35#comment-159 Steven, I'm no expert, but this was my take on this when I went through Genesis. Take (or not) for what it is worth. Sorry for the layout. I'm technically challenged. Structural analysis of 25.19–35.29 A Abraham fathers Isaac (25.19) B Struggle in Rebekah and sons of Isaac (25.20-34) C Promise to Isaac in Gerar (26.1-5) D Abimelech and attack on the sister/bride (26.6-16) E Isaac digs wells and builds an altar (26.17-25) F Isaac and Abimelech are reconciled/separation of the seed (26.26-35) G Jacob “wrestles” with Isaac for the blessing (27.1-29) H Struggle between Jacob and Esau (27.30-46) I Fleeing, blessing, sending to Laban, and struggles with the rival (28.1-9) J Blessing of God at Bethel (28.10-22) K Struggle for the wives (29.1-30) K’ Struggle between the wives (29.31–30.24) J’ Blessing of God within Laban’s house (30.25-43) I’ Fleeing, blessing, struggles with rival, and sending back to the land (31.1-55) H’ Struggle between Jacob and Esau (32.1-21) G’ Jacob wrestles with God for the blessing (32.22-32) F’ Esau and Jacob are reconciled/separation of the seed (33.1-17) E’ Jacob builds an altar (33.18-20) D’ Shechem and attack on the sister/bride (34.1-31) C’ Promise to Jacob at Bethel (35.1-15) B’ Struggle of Rachel and sons of Jacob (35.16-26) A’ Isaac dies (35.27-29) Steven,
I’m no expert, but this was my take on this when I went through Genesis. Take (or not) for what it is worth. Sorry for the layout. I’m technically challenged.

Structural analysis of 25.19–35.29
A Abraham fathers Isaac (25.19)
B Struggle in Rebekah and sons of Isaac (25.20-34)
C Promise to Isaac in Gerar (26.1-5)
D Abimelech and attack on the sister/bride (26.6-16)
E Isaac digs wells and builds an altar (26.17-25)
F Isaac and Abimelech are reconciled/separation of the seed (26.26-35)
G Jacob “wrestles” with Isaac for the blessing (27.1-29)
H Struggle between Jacob and Esau (27.30-46)
I Fleeing, blessing, sending to Laban, and struggles with the rival (28.1-9)
J Blessing of God at Bethel (28.10-22)
K Struggle for the wives (29.1-30)
K’ Struggle between the wives (29.31–30.24)
J’ Blessing of God within Laban’s house (30.25-43)
I’ Fleeing, blessing, struggles with rival, and sending back to the land (31.1-55)
H’ Struggle between Jacob and Esau (32.1-21)
G’ Jacob wrestles with God for the blessing (32.22-32)
F’ Esau and Jacob are reconciled/separation of the seed (33.1-17)
E’ Jacob builds an altar (33.18-20)
D’ Shechem and attack on the sister/bride (34.1-31)
C’ Promise to Jacob at Bethel (35.1-15)
B’ Struggle of Rachel and sons of Jacob (35.16-26)
A’ Isaac dies (35.27-29)

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