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Genesis 32:28

World English Bible

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

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Genesis 32:28 in other translations

And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for thou hast striven with God and with men, and hast prevailed.

Genesis 32:28 · American Standard Version

Genesis 32:28 in context

  1. 26The man said, “Let me go, for the day breaks.”
    Jacob said, “I won’t let you go unless you bless me.”
  2. 27He said to him, “What is your name?”
    He said, “Jacob”.
  3. 28He said, “Your name will no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have fought with God and with men, and have prevailed.”
  4. 29Jacob asked him, “Please tell me your name.”
    He said, “Why is it that you ask what my name is?” He blessed him there.
  5. 30Jacob called the name of the place Peniel; for he said, “I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.”