Jacob is a deceiver; Joseph is an arrogant, spoiled brat; Judah reneges on his obligations to his daughter-in-law and goes off and sleeps with a prostitute.

雅各布是个骗子，约瑟夫是个自大，被宠坏的顽童;,犹大背信弃义，抛下自己的儿媳妇,还与妓女有染。

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He repays favor with interest so as not to be under any obligations to others.

除非事情的重要性已到紧要关头,他总是加倍回报恩惠。

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If Israel doesn't fulfill her obligations by obeying God's Torah, his instructions, and living in accordance with his will, as expressed in the laws and instructions, then God will not fulfill his obligation of protection and blessing towards Israel.

如果犹太人不履行自己的责任,遵守上帝的教训和旨意，按照他的意愿生活，就像律法和训诫中规定的那样，上帝也将不履行他的义务,保护，怜悯犹太人。

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