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Originally Posted by Boanerges
That is a common and complete mistranslation and misrepresentation of Jacob. His name means supplanter which translates one who takes the place of. God saw in this young man a heart that hungered for Him and was desirous of His blessing as opposed to Esau who traded his blessing for a plate of beans.
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Noahs 1828 Definition....
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SUPPLANT', v.t. [L. supplanto; sub and planta, the bottom of the foot.] To trip up the heels.
1. To remove or displace by stratagem; or to displace and take the place of; as, a rival supplants another in the affections of his mistress, or in the favor of his prince.
2. To overthrow; to undermine.
UNDERMI'NE, v.t.
1. To sap; to excavate the earth beneath, for the purpose of suffering to fall, or of blowing up; as, to undermine a wall.
2. To excavate the earth beneath. Rapid streams often undermine their banks and the trees growing upon them.
3. To remove the foundation or support of any thing by clandestine means; as, to undermine reputation; to undermine the constitution of the state.
CLANDESTINE, a. Secret; private; hidden; withdrawn from public view. It often bears an ill sense, as implying craft or deception, or evil design.
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mistranslation, maybe...but pretty close to accurate...the examples of Jacobs deceit are many...and it seems to be a family trait
Mom (Rachel) instructs Jacob to trick his father into believing he is Esau...
Laban tricks Jacob into marrying Leah...
Jacob tries to steal Labans flocks (God instead blessed Jacob with the flocks)...
Rachel steals the family Idol (inheritance, I've been told)...
This is my favorite Bible story...
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Some people you can never please*You might as well just let them be*They mock everything not their own*From their imaginary throne*But I won't bow down*even if the whole world thinks I'm crazy*So hey hey, this song is for us*So put your hands in the air*if you're crazy like us Hey hey*Hey hey, that's freedom you hear*Comin' right to your ear*that's the sound from our bus Hey hey*Why try to be like someone else*When you can only be yourself?*No one can sing the song you do*Be true, be legendary you*So I won't sell out*even if the whole world thinks I'm crazy*Why kiss the feet of the*people who kick you*When you can be anything that you want to?