Genesis 32:29-31
Complete Jewish Bible
29 (28) Then the man said, “From now on, you will no longer be called Ya‘akov, but Isra’el; because you have shown your strength to both God and men and have prevailed.” 30 (29) Ya‘akov asked him, “Please tell me your name.” But he answered, “Why are you asking about my name?” and blessed him there.
(iii) 31 (30) Ya‘akov called the place P’ni-El [face of God], “Because I have seen God face to face, yet my life is spared.”
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Genesis 32:29-31
New King James Version
29 Then Jacob asked, saying, “Tell me Your name, I pray.”
And He said, (A)“Why is it that you ask about My name?” And He (B)blessed him there.
30 So Jacob called the name of the place [a]Peniel: “For (C)I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.” 31 Just as he crossed over [b]Penuel the sun rose on him, and he limped on his hip.
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- Genesis 32:30 Lit. Face of God
- Genesis 32:31 Lit. Face of God; same as Peniel, v. 30
Genesis 32:29-31
English Standard Version
29 Then Jacob asked him, “Please tell me your name.” But he said, (A)“Why is it that you ask my name?” And there he blessed him. 30 So Jacob called the name of the place Peniel,[a] saying, “For (B)I have seen God face to face, and yet my life has been delivered.” 31 The sun rose upon him as he passed (C)Penuel, limping because of his hip.
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- Genesis 32:30 Peniel means the face of God
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