What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old Testament figure penning account for another (5)" mean?

The definition is "another". The wordplay uses charade, container. JOB (synonym of "Old Testament figure") + AC (synonym of "account") [container: "penning"]; definition: "another" The answer is JACOB.

Old Testament figure penning account for another (5)

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