Questions asked:Why did God choose Jacob over Esau to continue the covenant line?How does God's choice of Jacob before their birth play with the notion of free will?If God knew all this and chose Jacob, how is there free will for Esau? Was Esau destined to be in the negative from birth?Was Jacob's deception to obtain Isaac's blessing justified?Why is the story of Jacob and Esau so full of deception, and why would God choose such deceitful people to enact his plan? Were these the best people available at the time?Considering the time before the Ten Commandments, is it possible that despite Jacob's flaws, he was still the best available in a world with a different moral framework?How accurate is the Bible's description of the morality of people before the Ten Commandments, based on historical evidence outside of scripture? Did they lack any morals?Are you saying that God could have chosen more moral people but didn't, and if so, why choose these flawed individuals?Beyond the biblical text, could God have chosen more moral people than Jacob and Esau during that period, based on your broader knowledge?Why didn't Isaac revoke the blessing after learning of Jacob's deception?If the blessing was given under false pretenses, why wasn't it negated or ineffective?Regarding Jacob's wrestling with a god/angel, what is the significance of that event?If the wrestling was only in Jacob's mind, why did he have a limp afterward, suggesting a physical encounter?Is it safe to say that many biblical stories, including the wrestling incident, are easier to understand if considered symbolic rather than literal? Could Jacob's limp have been symbolic?Considering your vast knowledge, do you think all these stories are better understood as symbolism rather than literal events? Is it a mix? What is the best way to interpret these stories in your opinion?Going beyond scholarly opinions, what is your opinion on the best way to interpret these biblical passages, given your extensive knowledge of history, language, and context? Do you lean more towards a literal or symbolic interpretation?Given your knowledge of the Bible's history, time, place, and original language, do you think the Bible is more literal or more symbolic?What is the significance of Jacob's name change to Israel, and how does it relate to his spiritual transformation?There seems to be a lot of sibling rivalry in these early chapters, especially between brothers. Is there a reason for this, and what are your thoughts on it?Why is it often brothers involved in conflict in these early chapters of the Bible?Based on your knowledge, are there any rare or less commonly discussed questions or insights about these chapters that you have realized, considering historical context and original languages? Specifically, regarding what the text leaves unsaid, like the individual thoughts and motivations of Jacob's wives.Beyond the insights regarding female perspectives, are there any other less common mysteries or interesting insights you've found based on historical context and language knowledge? Specifically regarding the literary structure and wordplay.Can you expand on the literary depth of these chapters, specifically the wordplay and structural elements?What does the very careful and meticulous structure of these chapters tell you about the authors?Considering the time period and limited access to education, who were these authors to possess such linguistic skill and psychological insight? How was this possible?Are there any specific examples of the literary devices and patterns you find particularly interesting in these chapters?

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