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Genesis 32:28

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26 Then the man said, “Let me go, for it is daybreak.” But Jacob replied, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.”

27 “What is your name?” the man asked. “Jacob,” he replied.

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.”

29 And Jacob requested, “Please tell me your name.” But he replied, “Why do you ask my name?” Then he blessed Jacob there.

30 So Jacob named the place Peniel, saying, “Indeed, I have seen God face to face, and yet my life was spared.”

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BSB
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.”
KJV
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.
WEB
He said, “Your name will no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have fought with God and with men, and have prevailed.”
ASV
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.
DARBY
And he said, Thy name shall not henceforth be called Jacob, but Israel; for thou hast wrestled with God, and with men, and hast prevailed.
BLB
And he said, “Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have striven with God and with men, and you have prevailed.”
ÅB
Han sa: Du skal ikke lenger hete Jakob, men Israel[^2]; for du har kjempet med Gud og med mennesker og vunnet.
OTB
Da sa mannen: “Ditt navn skal ikke lenger være Jakob, men Israel, for du har kjempet med Gud og med mennesker og har seiret.”
B1930
Han sa: Du skal ikke lenger hete Jakob, men Israel; for du har kjempet med Gud og med mennesker og vunnet. / < d.e. en som kjemper med Gud.>

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Cross references

  • Revelation 2:17

    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.

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  • Genesis 35:10

    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.

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  • Isaiah 62:2–4

    Nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory. You will be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will bestow.

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  • Hosea 12:3–5

    In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel, and in his vigor he wrestled with God.

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  • Genesis 27:33–36

    Isaac began to tremble violently and said, “Who was it, then, who hunted the game and brought it to me? Before you came in, I ate it all and blessed him—and indeed, he will be blessed!”

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  • Genesis 17:5

    No longer will you be called Abram, but your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations.

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  • Genesis 17:15

    Then God said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, do not call her Sarai, for her name is to be Sarah.

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  • Genesis 25:31

    “First sell me your birthright,” Jacob replied.

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