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Genesis 32:30 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" Jacob called the name of the place Peniel; for he said, “I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.” "

Genesis 32:30

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28 He said, “Your name will no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have fought with God and with men, and have prevailed.”

29 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.

30 Jacob called the name of the place Peniel; for he said, “I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.”

31 The sun rose on him as he passed over Peniel, and he limped because of his thigh.

32 Therefore the children of Israel don’t eat the sinew of the hip, which is on the hollow of the thigh, to this day, because he touched the hollow of Jacob’s thigh in the sinew of the hip.

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Genesis 32:1

"Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him."

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"When he saw them, Jacob said, “This is God’s army.” He called the name of that place Mahanaim."

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"Jacob sent messengers in front of him to Esau, his brother, to the land of Seir, the field of Edom."

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"He commanded them, saying, “This is what you shall tell my lord, Esau: ‘This is what your servant, Jacob, says. I have lived as a foreigner with Laban, and stayed until now."

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"I have cattle, donkeys, flocks, male servants, and female servants. I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find favor in your sight.’”"

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