[Avodah] truth

[Eli Turkel via Avodah]

Yaakov is the epitomy of truth (titen emet le-yaakov)
Nevertheless from the parsha it would seem that is far from yaakov's
strength

convincing Esav to sell the birthright when he is starving and not just try
and make a deal under normal circumstances

Deceiving his father that he is Esav (Rashi splitting Yaakov's words seems
to make matters worse then better)

Yaakov's dealing with Lavan and working to increase his share
Running away from Lavan without telling him

Note that any one instance can be always explained however there appears a
pattern.

One answer I saw was that Yaakov improved over time.

However, I find trouble with that also when Yaakov finally meets Esav he
indicates that he will come to Edom which Rashi explains as meaning in the
days of the Moshiach. Doesnt seem to be the plain meaning of the words.
Again we have a case later where need to explain away Yaakov's words

Looking for help


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Eli Turkel
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