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Jacob Wrestles With God. 22 That night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two female servants and his eleven sons and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. 23 After he had sent them across the stream, he sent over all his possessions.
- 2,Isaiah 62
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When the man saw that he could not overpower him, he touched...
- New International Version
We believe that when God’s Word is placed in someone’s...
- Genesis 32:22-35:21 NIV
Jacob Wrestles With God. 22 That night Jacob got up and took...
- 2,Isaiah 62
3 lut 2023 · What is the meaning of Jacob wrestling with God? Answer. Genesis 32:22–32 recounts the puzzling story of Jacob in an all-night wrestling match. His opponent is a man who refers to himself as “God” (verse 28). Later, Jacob also refers to the man he struggled with as “God” (verse 30).
20 maj 2024 · One such story is Jacob’s wrestling with God, found in Genesis 32:22-32. In this short passage, there are key points we can apply to our own lives. Let’s take a look at the significance of this story and how it relates to our walk with God.
28 lis 2023 · Jacob wrestled with God all night and, as a result, became Israel. The nation of Israel has held this incident in high regard throughout its history. May we, too, cling to God.
13 lut 2016 · At some point during this weird contest Jacob realizes that he is wrestling God. And when God decides it’s time to end the match, he dislocates Jacob’s hip and demands to be released. And Jacob, in significant pain, replies, “I will not let you go unless you bless me” (Genesis 32:26).
The "man" who wrestles with Jacob is a mysterious figure, often interpreted as a theophany, a physical manifestation of God, or an angel. The Hebrew word for "wrestled" is "וַיֵּאָבֵק" (vaye'avek), which conveys a sense of struggle and physical engagement.
Jacob Wrestles With God. 22 That night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two female servants and his eleven sons and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. 23 After he had sent them across the stream, he sent over all his possessions. 24 So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak. 25 When the man saw that he could not ...
