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Genesis 32:25

American Standard Version

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 strained, as he wrestled with him.

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Genesis 32:25 in other translations

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.

Genesis 32:25 · World English Bible

Genesis 32:25 in context

  1. 23And he took them, and sent them over the stream, and sent over that which he had.
  2. 24And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day.
  3. 25And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob’s thigh was strained, as he wrestled with him.
  4. 26And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.
  5. 27And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob.