He said, “Your name will no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have fought with God and with men, and have prevailed.”
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Genesis 32:28 in context
Genesis 32:25–31
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When he saw that he didn’t prevail against him, the man touched the hollow of his thigh, and the hollow of Jacob’s thigh was strained as he wrestled.
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The man said, “Let me go, for the day breaks.”
Jacob said, “I won’t let you go unless you bless me.”
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He said to him, “What is your name?”
He said, “Jacob”.
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He said, “Your name will no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have fought with God and with men, and have prevailed.”
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Jacob asked him, “Please tell me your name.”
He said, “Why is it that you ask what my name is?” So he blessed him there.
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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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The sun rose on him as he passed over Peniel, and he limped because of his thigh.
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