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Animals of Israel
Sermonette byAnimals often serve to symbolically represent human traits, and Jacob referred to some of his offspring in Genesis 49 as having animal characteristics.
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Eleven): Genesis 49 and Deuteronomy 33
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the prophecies concerning the tribes of Israel, Dan is given notable attention in Genesis 49 with a rather lengthy and complex prophecy from Jacob, while Moses offers a brief statement in Deuteronomy 33. Jacob's words about Dan, rooted in the meaning of his name which signifies "judge," suggest ambiguity; it could imply that …