Jacob
the second son of Isaac, the twin brother of Esau, and father of the 12 patriarchs. Genesis 25:24–34.
Fran·çois [frahn-swa], /frɑ̃ˈswa/, 1920–2013, French geneticist: Nobel Prize in Medicine 1965.
a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “supplanter.”
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How to use Jacob in a sentence
He speaks in tongues and carries a giant cross to town each Sunday, leading a vastly different lifestyle than Jacob would choose for his family.
For example, Jack can’t be fully romanced if you’re a female Shepard, and Jacob can’t be romanced while playing male Shepard.
Everything we know about ‘Mass Effect: Legendary Edition’: No multiplayer, ‘Mass Effect 1’ changes | Elise Favis | February 2, 2021 | Washington PostBrands can use the beautiful custom watch that Jacob created to remarket to him or create an email campaign featuring the clothing items that Kylie viewed in 360 degrees while visiting the virtual store.
How brands should meet customers in their new (virtual) reality | Elly Uz | January 8, 2021 | Search Engine Watch“Having been involved in those events, I’m very sensitive to personal information,” Jacob said.
County Officials Dig in to Keep COVID-19 Info Private | Sara Libby and Jared Whitlock | November 19, 2020 | Voice of San DiegoWhen she moved in, Jacob was excited by promises of help finding child care, educational opportunities and permanent housing.
Domestic violence survivors say they were kicked out by the housing program that promised to help them | Rachel Chason, Katie Mettler | October 30, 2020 | Washington Post
Jacob Cordova, 27, is the latest activist to be jailed for their activities.
Texas Gun Slingers Police the Police—With a Black Panthers Tactic | Brandy Zadrozny | January 2, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTFirst, the ghost of his departed partner, Jacob Marley, comes calling, his face emerging from the doorknob.
Another was Greg Jacob, a pro rugby player for Gaelic Athletic Association.
The X Factor of Sex Invades Britain: Rebecca More’s ‘Sex Tour’ Enrages UK Politicians | Marlow Stern | October 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe paid his own way, joining older brother Jacob who had escaped to the Windy City earlier that year.
‘The Harness Maker’s Dream:’ The Unlikely Ranch King of Texas | Nick Kotz | September 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“It could not do much when it was in survival mode, but if did survive,” says Princeton Professor Jacob Shapiro.
Why ISIS Keeps Running Circles Around Us, Just Like Al Qaeda Did Before 9/11 | Christopher Dickey | September 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTJacob cheated his brother out of the parental blessing, and lied about God, and lied to his father to accomplish his end.
God and my Neighbour | Robert BlatchfordGiles Jacob died; an English law writer, biographer, and lexicographer.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellJacob robbed his brother of his birthright by trading on his hunger; Joseph robbed a whole people in the same way.
God and my Neighbour | Robert BlatchfordNow, Jacob, thee is sure thee could have sold those goods at the price thee mentioned?
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | VariousIt is to be presumed that thereafter Jacob's first inquiry must have been, "Oh now, where did you get such and such goods?"
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | Various
British Dictionary definitions for Jacob
/ (ˈdʒeɪkəb) /
Old Testament the son of Isaac, twin brother of Esau, and father of the twelve patriarchs of Israel
Also called: Jacob sheep any of an ancient breed of sheep having a fleece with dark brown patches and two or four horns
Origin of Jacob
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Scientific definitions for Jacob
[ zhä-kôb′ ]
French geneticist who studied how genes control cellular activity by directing the synthesis of proteins. With Jacques Monod, he theorized that there are genes that regulate the activity of other, neighboring genes. They also proposed the existence of messenger RNA.
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