Genesis 32:30
Jacob called the name of the place Peniel; for he said, “I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.”
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31The sun rose on him as he passed over Peniel, and he limped because of his thigh.
Cross References
Genesis 16:13She called the name of the LORD who spoke to her, “You are a God who sees,” for she said, “Have I even stayed alive after seeing him?”
Genesis 35:9God appeared to Jacob again, when he came from Paddan Aram, and blessed him.
Exodus 33:14He said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
Numbers 12:8With him, I will speak mouth to mouth, even plainly, and not in riddles; and he shall see the LORD’s form. Why then were you not afraid to speak against my servant, against Moses?”
Deuteronomy 34:10Since then, there has not arisen a prophet in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face,
Judges 8:8He went up there to Penuel, and spoke to them in the same way; and the men of Penuel answered him as the men of Succoth had answered.
Matthew Henry on Genesis 32:25-32
Jacob Wrestles with an Angel. ( b. c. 1739.) 24 And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. 25 And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him. 26 And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me. 27 And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob. 28 And he said, Thy name shall be called no… Read the whole commentary →