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Genesis 32:29

American Standard Version

And Jacob asked him, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, thy name. And he said, Wherefore is it that thou dost ask after my name? And he blessed him there.

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Genesis 32:29 in other translations

Jacob asked him, “Please tell me your name.”
He said, “Why is it that you ask what my name is?” He blessed him there.

Genesis 32:29 · World English Bible

Genesis 32:29 in context

  1. 27And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob.
  2. 28And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for thou hast striven with God and with men, and hast prevailed.
  3. 29And Jacob asked him, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, thy name. And he said, Wherefore is it that thou dost ask after my name? And he blessed him there.
  4. 30And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for, said he, I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.
  5. 31And the sun rose upon him as he passed over Penuel, and he limped upon his thigh.