Isaac fooled into blessing Jacob with Rebekah present, while Esau hunts venison. Woodcut attributed to C. van Sichem the elder.

Jacob (Israel) blesses Ephraim and Manasseh, watched by Joseph. Engraving by G. Presbury after J. Franklin.

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Blessing and cursing in the Bible

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Jacob (Israel) blesses Ephraim and Manasseh, watched by Joseph. Engraving by G. Presbury after J. Franklin.

Isaac fooled into blessing Jacob with Rebekah present, while Esau hunts venison. Woodcut attributed to C. van Sichem the elder.