Which term describes the act Jacob used to gain the blessing?

• A. Bravery
• B. Negotiation
• C. Deception
• D. Faith

Answer: (C)

The act is deception. In the Genesis narrative, Jacob secretly impersonates his brother Esau, uses goat skins to imitate Esau’s hairy skin, and lies to Isaac about who he is and that he has followed Isaac’s commands. He does this specifically to obtain the blessing Isaac intends for Esau, so the key element is misleading someone through appearance and false statements to secure a favorable outcome. This fits deception because it centers on tricking another person rather than facing danger bravely, bargaining honestly, or trusting God. The story also shows the fallout of deceit—even as the blessing unfolds later—highlighting that while God can work through imperfect people, the method used was not honest or admirable.