The Family Strife and Forgiveness Themes in Genesis The book of Genesis expresses the themes of family strife and forgiveness through the stories of the characters. Starting with Adam and Eve and continuing through the story of Joseph, readers can relate that the results of all their actions consist of the Lord’s displeasurement and anger. Their punishments are similar in the sense that God makes them suffer and eventually forgives them. There are questions …showed first 75 words of 720 total…

…showed last 75 words of 720 total…result of Rebekah’s plan for Jacob to be blessed instead of Esau, Esau grew very angry at his brother for impostering him in the presence of their father and planned out Jacob’s murder. Perhaps the best known example of forgiveness, is shown here. Upon reuniting with his brother, he no longer possesses the hatred for stealing his bithright and sends forth offerings and conveys this to Jacob by giving him a brotherly hug.