Genesis 32:29

²⁹Then Jacob asked him, “Please tell me your name.” But he said, “Why is it that you ask my name?” And there he blessed him.

Genesis 32 marks a pivotal moment in Jacob's life, as he prepares to meet his estranged brother Esau after twenty years. Filled with fear and apprehension, Jacob divides his camp, sends lavish gifts to appease Esau, and then wrestles through the night with a mysterious figure. This encounter, which leaves him with a permanent limp and a new name, Israel, signifies a profound spiritual transformation and a deeper reliance on God's promises amidst his anxieties.

References· Genesis 32

a: v.24 — Hosea 12:3-5, Ephesians 6:12, Luke 13:24, Genesis 32:28, Genesis 32:30, Luke 22:44, Ephesians 6:18, Genesis 30:8, 1 Corinthians 15:47, Genesis 48:16
b: v.26 — Hosea 12:4, Psalms 115:12-13, 2 Corinthians 12:8-9, Psalms 67:1, 1 Chronicles 4:10, Song of Solomon 3:4, Luke 24:28-29, Luke 18:1-7, Romans 8:37, Exodus 32:10
c: v.28 — Revelation 2:17, Genesis 35:10, Isaiah 62:2-4, Hosea 12:3-5, Genesis 17:5, Genesis 27:33-36, Genesis 17:15, Genesis 33:4, Isaiah 65:15, Proverbs 16:7

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