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for you have struggled with God and with men, and have prevailed.” <a href="/nasb_/genesis/32.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then he said, “Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but Israel; for you have contended with God and with men, and have prevailed.” <a href="/nasb/genesis/32.htm">NASB 1995</a> He said, &#8220Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but Israel; for you have striven with God and with men and have prevailed.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/genesis/32.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And he said, “Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but Israel; for you have striven with God and with men and have prevailed.” <a href="/lsb/genesis/32.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then He said, “Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but Israel; for you have striven with God and with men and have prevailed.” <a href="/amp/genesis/32.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And He said, “Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but Israel; for you have struggled with God and with men and have prevailed.” <a href="/csb/genesis/32.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Your name will no longer be Jacob,” he said. “It will be Israel because you have struggled with God and with men and have prevailed.” <a href="/hcsb/genesis/32.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Your name will no longer be Jacob,&#8221 He said. &#8220It will be Israel because you have struggled with God and with men and have prevailed.&#8221 <a href="/asv/genesis/32.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/genesis/32.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The man said, "From now on, your name will no longer be Jacob. You will be called Israel, because you have wrestled with God and with men, and you have won." <a href="/erv/genesis/32.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/genesis/32.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The man said, "Your name will no longer be Jacob but Israel [He Struggles With God], because you have struggled with God and with men-and you have won." <a href="/gnt/genesis/32.htm">Good News Translation</a> The man said, "Your name will no longer be Jacob. You have struggled with God and with men, and you have won; so your name will be Israel." <a href="/isv/genesis/32.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Your name won't be Jacob anymore," the man replied, "but Israel, because you exerted yourself against both God and men, and you've emerged victorious." <a href="/msb/genesis/32.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then the man said, ?Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men, and you have prevailed.? <a href="/net/genesis/32.htm">NET Bible</a> "No longer will your name be Jacob," the man told him, "but Israel, because you have fought with God and with men and have prevailed." <a href="/nheb/genesis/32.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He said, "Your name will no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men and have prevailed." <a href="/wbt/genesis/32.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God, and with men, and hast prevailed. <a href="/web/genesis/32.htm">World English Bible</a> He said, “Your name will no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have fought with God and with men, and have prevailed.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/32.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And He says, “Your name is no longer called Jacob, but Israel; for you have reigned with God and with men, and prevail.” <a href="/ylt/genesis/32.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he saith, 'Thy name is no more called Jacob, but Israel; for thou hast been a prince with God and with men, and dost prevail.' <a href="/slt/genesis/32.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will say, Thy name shall no more be said Jacob, but Israel, for thou wert a prince with God and with men, and thou shalt prevail.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/32.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But he said: Thy name shall not be called Jacob, but Israel: for if thou hast been strong against God, how much more shalt thou prevail against men? <a href="/cpdv/genesis/32.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But he said, “Your name will not be called Jacob, but Israel; for if you have been strong against God, how much more will you prevail against men?” <a href="/nabre/genesis/32.htm">New American Bible</a> Then the man said, “You shall no longer be named Jacob, but Israel, because you have contended with divine and human beings and have prevailed.” <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/32.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then the man said, “You shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with humans, and have prevailed.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/32.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he said to him. Your name shall no more be called Jacob, but Israel (the Prince of God); for you have proved your strength wrestling with an angel and with man, and have prevailed. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/32.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he said to him, “Your name will not be called, Yaquuv again, but Israel, because you are proven with Angel and with Man, and you have found power.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/32.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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.' <a href="/sep/genesis/32.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And he said to him, Thy name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel shall be thy name; for thou hast prevailed with God, and shalt be mighty with men. <a href="/parallel/genesis/32-28.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=8273" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/32.htm">Jacob Wrestles with God</a> …27“What is your name?” the man asked. “Jacob,” he replied. 28<a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">Then the man said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šim·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">“Your name</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">will no</a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ō·wḏ (Adv) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more.">longer</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: yê·’ā·mêr (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">be</a> <a href="/hebrew/3290.htm" title="3290: ya·‘ă·qōḇ (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Isaac, also his desc. From aqab; heel-catcher; Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch.">Jacob,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">but Israel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!"></a> <a href="/hebrew/8280.htm" title="8280: śā·rî·ṯā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To persist, exert oneself, persevere. A primitive root; to prevail.">you have struggled</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: wə·‘im- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">and with</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’ă·nā·šîm (N-mp) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">men,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3201.htm" title="3201: wat·tū·ḵāl (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-2ms) -- To be able, have power. Or yakowl; a primitive root; to be able, literally or morally.">and you have prevailed.”</a> 29And Jacob requested, “Please tell me your name.” But he replied, “Why do you ask my name?” Then he blessed Jacob there.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/hosea/12-3.htm">Hosea 12:3-4</a> In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel, and in his vigor he wrestled with God. / Yes, he struggled with the angel and prevailed; he wept and sought His favor; he found Him at Bethel and spoke with Him there— <a href="/genesis/35-10.htm">Genesis 35:10</a> And God said to him, “Though your name is Jacob, you will no longer be called Jacob. Instead, your name will be Israel.” So God named him Israel. <a href="/1_kings/18-31.htm">1 Kings 18:31</a> And Elijah took twelve stones, one for each tribe of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of the LORD had come and said, “Israel shall be your name.” <a href="/2_kings/17-34.htm">2 Kings 17:34</a> To this day they are still practicing their former customs. None of them worship the LORD or observe the statutes, ordinances, laws, and commandments that the LORD gave the descendants of Jacob, whom He named Israel. <a href="/isaiah/41-8.htm">Isaiah 41:8</a> “But you, O Israel, My servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, descendant of Abraham My friend— <a href="/romans/9-6.htm">Romans 9:6-8</a> It is not as though God’s word has failed. For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel. / Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / So it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring. <a href="/galatians/6-16.htm">Galatians 6:16</a> Peace and mercy to all who walk by this rule, even to the Israel of God. <a href="/john/1-47.htm">John 1:47</a> When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, He said of him, “Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is no deceit.” <a href="/matthew/19-28.htm">Matthew 19:28</a> Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. <a href="/revelation/2-17.htm">Revelation 2:17</a> He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will give the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone inscribed with a new name, known only to the one who receives it. <a href="/revelation/3-12.htm">Revelation 3:12</a> The one who overcomes I will make a pillar in the temple of My God, and he will never again leave it. Upon him I will write the name of My God, and the name of the city of My God (the new Jerusalem that comes down out of heaven from My God), and My new name. <a href="/exodus/32-13.htm">Exodus 32:13</a> Remember Your servants Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, to whom You swore by Your very self when You declared, ‘I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give your descendants all this land that I have promised, and it shall be their inheritance forever.’” <a href="/numbers/24-17.htm">Numbers 24:17</a> I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come forth from Jacob, and a scepter will arise from Israel. He will crush the skulls of Moab and strike down all the sons of Sheth. <a href="/deuteronomy/32-9.htm">Deuteronomy 32:9-10</a> But the LORD’s portion is His people, Jacob His allotted inheritance. / He found him in a desert land, in a barren, howling wilderness; He surrounded him, He instructed him, He guarded him as the apple of His eye. <a href="/1_chronicles/16-13.htm">1 Chronicles 16:13</a> O offspring of His servant Israel, O sons of Jacob, His chosen ones.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he said, Your name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince have you power with God and with men, and have prevailed.Thy name.<a href="/genesis/17-5.htm">Genesis 17:5,15</a> Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee… <a href="/genesis/33-20.htm">Genesis 33:20</a> And he erected there an altar, and called it EleloheIsrael.<a href="/genesis/35-10.htm">Genesis 35:10</a> And God said unto him, Thy name is Jacob: thy name shall not be called any more Jacob, but Israel shall be thy name: and he called his name Israel.Israel.power.<a href="/genesis/32-24.htm">Genesis 32:24</a> And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day.<a href="/hosea/12-3.htm">Hosea 12:3-5</a> He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God: … with men.<a href="/genesis/25-31.htm">Genesis 25:31</a> And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright.<a href="/genesis/27-33.htm">Genesis 27:33-36</a> And Isaac trembled very exceedingly, and said, Who? where is he that hath taken venison, and brought it me, and I have eaten of all before thou camest, and have blessed him? yea, and he shall be blessed… <a href="/genesis/31-24.htm">Genesis 31:24,36-55</a> And God came to Laban the Syrian in a dream by night, and said unto him, Take heed that thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/30-8.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/revelation/12-8.htm">Fought</a> <a href="/revelation/21-12.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/genesis/32-27.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/genesis/31-5.htm">Longer</a> <a href="/genesis/32-25.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/genesis/31-29.htm">Power</a> <a href="/genesis/32-25.htm">Prevail</a> <a href="/genesis/32-25.htm">Prevailed</a> <a href="/genesis/23-6.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/genesis/26-22.htm">Striven</a> <a href="/genesis/25-22.htm">Struggled</a> <a href="/genesis/32-25.htm">Wrestled</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/1-10.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/exodus/17-8.htm">Fought</a> <a href="/genesis/32-32.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/genesis/32-29.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/genesis/35-10.htm">Longer</a> <a href="/genesis/33-4.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/genesis/44-15.htm">Power</a> <a href="/numbers/22-6.htm">Prevail</a> <a href="/genesis/41-53.htm">Prevailed</a> <a href="/genesis/34-2.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/genesis/49-23.htm">Striven</a> <a href="/leviticus/24-10.htm">Struggled</a> <a href="/hosea/12-3.htm">Wrestled</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 32</div>1. <a href="/genesis/32-1.htm">Jacob's vision at Mahanaim.</a> 3. <a href="/genesis/32-3.htm">His message to Esau.</a> 6. <a href="/genesis/32-6.htm">He is afraid of Esau's coming.</a> 9. <a href="/genesis/32-9.htm">He prays for deliverance.</a> 13. <a href="/genesis/32-13.htm">He sends a present to Esau, and passes the brook Jabbok.</a> 24. <a href="/genesis/32-24.htm">He wrestles with an angel at Peniel, where he is called Israel.</a> 31. <a href="/genesis/32-31.htm">He halts.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/32.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/32.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then the man said This phrase introduces the speaker, who is later understood to be a divine figure, possibly an angel or a theophany, a manifestation of God. The context is Jacob's wrestling match at Peniel, a pivotal moment in his life. This encounter is significant as it marks a transformation in Jacob's identity and relationship with God.Your name will no longer be Jacob Jacob, meaning "supplanter" or "heel-grabber," reflects his earlier life characterized by deception and struggle, notably with his brother Esau. The change of name signifies a change in character and destiny, a common biblical motif where God renames individuals to reflect their new roles or missions (e.g., Abram to Abraham, Sarai to Sarah).but Israel The name Israel is often interpreted as "he struggles with God" or "God prevails." This new name signifies Jacob's transformation from a deceiver to one who has a direct and personal relationship with God. It also foreshadows the nation that will descend from him, the Israelites, who are God's chosen people. This name change is a prophetic act, indicating the future struggles and triumphs of the nation of Israel.because you have struggled with God and with men Jacob's life was marked by struggles, both divine and human. His wrestling with the man symbolizes his lifelong struggles, including those with Esau, Laban, and his own nature. The struggle with God represents his spiritual journey and the challenges of faith. This phrase highlights the dual nature of Jacob's conflicts, both earthly and spiritual.and you have prevailed Despite his struggles, Jacob emerges victorious, not by overpowering God, but by holding on and seeking a blessing. This victory is not about physical strength but about perseverance and faith. It reflects the biblical theme that true victory comes through reliance on God. This prevailing is a type of Christ, who also struggled and prevailed through obedience and submission to God's will, ultimately achieving victory over sin and death.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a> The central figure in this passage, Jacob is the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the twin brother of Esau. Known for his cunning and determination, Jacob's name change to Israel marks a significant transformation in his life and relationship with God. 2. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The new name given to Jacob, meaning "he struggles with God" or "God prevails." This name not only signifies Jacob's personal encounter with God but also becomes the name of the nation descended from him. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_man.htm">The Man</a> Often interpreted as an angel or a theophany (a visible manifestation of God), this figure wrestles with Jacob throughout the night, leading to Jacob's name change. 4. <a href="/topical/p/peniel.htm">Peniel</a> The place where Jacob wrestles with the man, meaning "face of God." Jacob names it Peniel because he saw God face to face, and yet his life was spared. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_struggle.htm">The Struggle</a> The wrestling match between Jacob and the man symbolizes Jacob's lifelong struggle with God and men, reflecting his perseverance and determination.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_encounter.htm">Transformation through Encounter</a> Jacob's name change signifies a transformation that comes through a personal encounter with God. Our identity in Christ is similarly transformed when we encounter Him. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_faith.htm">Perseverance in Faith</a> Jacob's struggle and prevailing highlight the importance of perseverance in our faith journey. We are called to wrestle with challenges, holding onto God's promises. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_grace.htm">God's Sovereignty and Grace</a> The encounter at Peniel demonstrates God's sovereignty and grace. Despite Jacob's flaws, God chooses to bless him and fulfill His covenant promises. <a href="/topical/i/identity_in_christ.htm">Identity in Christ</a> Just as Jacob's identity was changed, believers are given a new identity in Christ. We are called to live out this identity in our daily lives. <a href="/topical/d/divine_encounters_lead_to_change.htm">Divine Encounters Lead to Change</a> Encounters with God often lead to significant changes in our lives. We should seek and be open to these transformative moments.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_32.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 32</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'house_of_jacob'_mean.htm">What does "House of Jacob" mean in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_the_name_israel.htm">What is the meaning of the name Israel?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_the_12_tribes_of_israel.htm">Who were the 12 tribes of Israel?</a> <a href="/q/is_porn_called_a_sin_in_the_bible.htm">What does 'House of Jacob' mean in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/32.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(28) Israel.--That is, a prince of God, or, one powerful with God. (See Note on <a href="/genesis/17-15.htm" title="And God said to Abraham, As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be.">Genesis 17:15</a>.) Esau had given a bad meaning to the name of Jacob, nor had it been undeserved. But a change has now come over Jacob's character, and he is henceforth no longer the crafty schemer who was ever plotting for his own advantage, but one humble and penitent, who can trust himself and all he has in God's hands. The last words signify, for thou art a prince with God and men; or possibly, for thou hast striven with God and men.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/32.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 28. - And he said, Thy name shall be called no more (i.e. exclusively, since both he and his descendants are in Scripture sometimes after this styled) Jacob, but Israel: - יִשְׂרַאֵל, from שָׂרָה, to be chief, to fight, though, after the example of Ishmael, God hears, it might be rendered "God governs" (Kalisch), yet seems in this place to signify either Prince of El (Calvin, Ainsworth, Dathe, Murphy, Wordsworth, and others), or wrestler with God (Furst, Keil, Kurtz, Lange, et alii, rather than warrior of God (Gesenius), if indeed both ideas may not be combined in the name as the princely wrestler with God ('Speaker's Commentary,' Bush), an interpretation adopted by the A.V. - for as a prince hast thou power with God - literally, for thou hast contended with Elohim [Keil, Alford, etc.), ὅτι ἐνισχυσας μετὰ θεου (LXX.), contra deumfortis fuisti (Vulgate), thou hast obtained the mastery with God (Kalisch), rather than, thou hast striven to be a prince with God (Murphy) - and with men, and but prevailed. So are the words rendered by the best authorities (Keil, Kalisch, Murphy, Wordsworth), though the translation καὶ μετὰ ἀνθρώπων δυνατὸς ἔσῃ (LXX.), quanto magis contra heroines prevalebis (Vulgate) is By some preferred (Calvin, Rosenmüller, etc.). <a href="/commentaries/genesis/32-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then [the man] said, וַיֹּ֗אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Your name שִׁמְךָ֔ (šim·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name will no לֹ֤א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no longer עוֹד֙ (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more be יֵאָמֵ֥ר (yê·’ā·mêr) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say Jacob, יַעֲקֹב֙ (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3290.htm">Strong's 3290: </a> Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc but Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc because כִּ֖י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction you have struggled שָׂרִ֧יתָ (śā·rî·ṯā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8280.htm">Strong's 8280: </a> To persist, exert oneself, persevere with עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with God אֱלֹהִ֛ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative and with וְעִם־ (wə·‘im-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with men, אֲנָשִׁ֖ים (’ă·nā·šîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person and you have prevailed.” וַתּוּכָֽל׃ (wat·tū·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3201.htm">Strong's 3201: </a> To be able, have power <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/32-28.htm">Genesis 32:28 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/32-28.htm">Genesis 32:28 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/32-28.htm">Genesis 32:28 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/32-28.htm">Genesis 32:28 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/32-28.htm">Genesis 32:28 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/32-28.htm">Genesis 32:28 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/32-28.htm">Genesis 32:28 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/32-28.htm">Genesis 32:28 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/32-28.htm">Genesis 32:28 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/32-28.htm">Genesis 32:28 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/32-28.htm">OT Law: Genesis 32:28 He said Your name will no longer (Gen. 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