Bible Question:
Why do you think Isaac could not simply pray that God reverse the blessing he gave to Jacob in error and have it transferred to Esau as intended? Chusarcik |
Bible Answer: There is a difference between what a man thinks is happening and what is really happening (eg Jacob and the spotted sheep.) Isaac thought he had a choice in who to bless. Jacob blessed Joseph by declaring God's blessing on the boys. Gen 48:16. Jacob then calls the sons and tells tham what will happen (Gen 49.) Balaam is hired to curse Israel. Balak declare Balaam blessed them instead. Balaam says "I must speak what the Lord puts in my mouth." (Num 23) Could Isaac really have reversed the blessing? Could Balaam? Greentwiga |