- In Genesis 30, Jacob negotiated a new contract with Laban. They agreed that all non-white sheep were wages to Jacob. Being a deceiver, Laban sent away all non-white sheep on the same day. Jacob reacted by putting striped almond branches in front of the sheep and the sheep would give birth to striped sheep. (This is similar to parents-to-be put up cute baby posters in their room in hope for cute baby) Genetically, this would not work. However, it was God's blessing on Jacob to make it happen.
- Jacob had 12 sons. Levi's descendents did not receive any inheritance but Joseph's received twice as much (through his two sons). Historically, the eldest son received twice as much inheritance as the other sons.
3 comments:
I think "Genetic Alternation" is possible even in medical term. - S. Cafe
If we were reading the bible 100 years ago, would you say this it "Genetic Alternation"? Are we trying to explain bible with our limited scientific knowledge?
Now I see you want to emphasize the miracle part. I agree your point. God's work is often beyond what we can understand. - S. Cafe
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