[Ezekiel]

Perhaps, but the text highlights Jacob's continuing proclivity, from birth on, for deception and swindling.

Well, a lot of people think that but I'm the unpopular outlier as usual. Jacob was put up to the blessing deception by his mother, who said she'd take the curse for it.

When Jacob met Rachel, he perceived she'd be the one person who would understand him and know that he had a good heart. Total connection.

It's just how it is, even if no one would believe my comment, or would assume it is just plain senseless because where do I get this stuff.

Not directed at you. I guess I am just really tired of being tired.

[Hebrews 11:6]

Rather than tire you further by arguing the point, I'll simply acknowledge that your position is defensible and attractive.

Total connection.

While that may well be true, the physical connection followed a seven-year engagement.