Genesis 32:30 Parallel Translations

So Jacob named that place Peniel Face of God, because he said, "I have seen God face to face, but my life was saved."(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.

ASV:

And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for,'said he , I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.

BBE:

And Jacob gave that place the name of Peniel, saying, I have seen God face to face, and still I am living.

DBY:

And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel For I have seen God face to face, and my life has been preserved.

ERV:

And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for, said he, I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.

JPS:

And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: 'for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.'

WBS:

And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.

WEB:

Jacob called the name of the place Peniel : for, he said, "I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved."

YLT:

And Jacob calleth the name of the place Peniel: for 'I have seen God face unto face, and my life is delivered;'

Genesis 32:30 Cross References

XREF:

Genesis 16:13 Then she called the name of the LORD who spoke to her, "You are a God who sees"; for she said, "Have I even remained alive here after seeing Him?"

Exodus 24:10 and they saw the God of Israel; and under His feet there appeared to be a pavement of sapphire, as clear as the sky itself.

Exodus 24:11 Yet He did not stretch out His hand against the nobles of the sons of Israel; and they saw God, and they ate and drank.

Exodus 33:20 But He said, "You cannot see My face, for no man can see Me and live!"

Numbers 12:8 With him I speak mouth to mouth, Even openly, and not in dark sayings, And he beholds the form of the LORD. Why then were you not afraid To speak against My servant, against Moses?"

Judges 6:22 When Gideon saw that he was the angel of the LORD, he said, "Alas, O Lord GOD! For now I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face."

Judges 13:22 So Manoah said to his wife, "We will surely die, for we have seen God." (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

32:30 Peniel - That is, the face of God, because there he had seen the appearance of God, and obtained the favour of God.

MHC:

32:24-32 A great while before day, Jacob being alone, more fully spread his fears before God in prayer. While thus employed, One in the likeness of a man wrestled with him. When the spirit helpeth our infirmities, and our earnest and vast desires can scarcely find words to utter them, and we still mean more than we can express, then prayer is indeed wrestling with God. However tried or discouraged, we shall prevail; and prevailing with Him in prayer, we shall prevail against all enemies that strive with us. Nothing requires more vigour and unceasing exertion than wrestling. It is an emblem of the true spirit of faith and prayer. Jacob kept his ground; though the struggle continued long, this did not shake his faith, nor silence his prayer. He will have a blessing, and had rather have all his bone put out of joint than go away without one. Those who would have the blessing of Christ, must resolve to take no denial. The fervent prayer is the effectual prayer. The Angel puts a lasting mark of honour upon him, by changing his name. Jacob signifies a supplanter. From henceforth he shall be celebrated, not for craft and artful management, but for true valour. Thou shalt be called Israel, a prince with God, a name greater than those of the great men of the earth. He is a prince indeed that is a prince with God; those are truly honourable that are mighty in prayer. Having power with God, he shall have power with men too; he shall prevail, and gain Esau's favour. Jacob gives a new name to the place. He calls it Peniel, the face of God, because there he had seen the appearance of God, and obtained the favour of God. It becomes those whom God honours, to admire his grace towards them. The Angel who wrestled with Jacob was the second Person in the sacred Trinity, who was afterwards God manifest in the flesh, and who, dwelling in human nature, is called Immanuel, Ho 12:4,5. Jacob halted on his thigh. It might serve to keep him from being lifted up with the abundance of the revelations. The sun rose on Jacob: it is sun-rise with that soul, which has had communion with God.

CONC:

Calleth Delivered Face Jacob Named Peniel Peni'el Preserved Saying Spared Yet

Delivered Face Jacob Life Peniel Preserved Spared

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