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In this section of Luther's Lectures on Genesis the subject is the mature child of God in the school of adversity. Says Luther, “We have seen the triumphs and glory of Jacob … let us now also descend with him into hell and see his sadness and terror.” Extensive treatment is given to a mounting series of afflictions for Jacob. In every affliction, Jacob “wrestles with great infirmity,” and one...

should have kept quiet and applauded the brothers, agreeing with them and saying: “Simeon and Levi will reign, etc.,” so as to confirm such holy desires on their parts. But this is the hand of God, who puts a piece of bacon into the trap for Simeon and Levi. Because they set a snare for an innocent man, the Lord in turn hates them, and He permits them to press on, keenly impelled by their own wishes, and to pollute themselves with a most disgraceful murder. 9. Then he dreamed another dream, and told
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