2 occurrences

'Circumvented' in the Bible

Then he said, "Isn't his name rightly called Jacob?" Esau asked. "He has circumvented me this second time. First, he took away my birthright, and now, look how he also stole my blessing." Then he added, "Haven't you reserved a blessing for me?"

Verse ConceptsJacob, Life And Character OfDoing Things TwicePeople Naming PeopleGraspingPeople BlessingStoring Other Things

He circumvented his brother in the womb, and as an adult he fought with God.

Verse ConceptsBabies In The WombHeelsWombMaturitymanhood

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Besiege (18 instances)
Circumvent (1 instance)
Circumvented (2 instances)
Dodge (1 instance)
Elude (2 instances)
Hedge (14 instances)
Outwit (1 instance)
Overreach (3 instances)
Parry (1 instance)
Skirt (19 instances)
Surround (69 instances)

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