Jacob’s Protector

Matthew L. Bowen | The Interpreter Foundation
15/12/2017
Jacob’s Protector

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[Page 229]Abstract: The name Jacob (yaʿăqōb) means “may he [i.e., God] protect,” or “he has protected.” As a hypocoristic masculine volitive verbal form,1 it is a kind of blessing upon, or prayer on behalf of the one so named that he will receive divine protection and safety (cf. Deuteronomy 33:28). Textual evidence from Nephi’s writings […]
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