Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The man asked him, “What is your name?” “Jacob,” he answered. New Living Translation “What is your name?” the man asked. He replied, “Jacob.” English Standard Version And he said to him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Jacob.” Berean Standard Bible “What is your name?” the man asked. “Jacob,” he replied. King James Bible And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob. New King James Version So He said to him, “What is your name?” He said, “Jacob.” New American Standard Bible So he said to him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Jacob.” NASB 1995 So he said to him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Jacob.” NASB 1977 So he said to him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Jacob.” Legacy Standard Bible So he said to him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Jacob.” Amplified Bible So He asked him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Jacob.” Christian Standard Bible “What is your name? ” the man asked. “Jacob,” he replied. Holman Christian Standard Bible What is your name?” the man asked.” Jacob,” he replied.” American Standard Version And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob. Contemporary English Version Then the man asked, "What is your name?" "Jacob," he answered. English Revised Version And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob. GOD'S WORD® Translation So the man asked him, "What's your name?" "Jacob," he answered. Good News Translation "What is your name?" the man asked. "Jacob," he answered. International Standard Version Then the man asked him, "What's your name?" "Jacob," he responded Majority Standard Bible ?What is your name?? the man asked. ?Jacob,? he replied. NET Bible The man asked him, "What is your name?" He answered, "Jacob." New Heart English Bible And he said to him, "What is your name?"He said, "Jacob." Webster's Bible Translation And he said to him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob. World English Bible He said to him, “What is your name?” He said, “Jacob”. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd He says to him, “What [is] your name?” And he says, “Jacob.” Young's Literal Translation And he saith unto him, 'What is thy name?' and he saith, 'Jacob.' Smith's Literal Translation And he will say to him, What thy name? and he will say, Jacob. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he said: What is thy name? He answered: Jacob. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore he said, “What is your name?” He answered, “Jacob.” New American Bible “What is your name?” the man asked. He answered, “Jacob.” New Revised Standard Version So he said to him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Jacob.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he said to him, What is your name? And he said, Jacob. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he said to him, “What is your name?”, and he said, “Yaquuv”. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he said unto him: 'What is thy name?' And be said: 'Jacob.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And he said to him, What is thy name? and he answered, Jacob. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jacob Wrestles with God…26Then 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. 28Then 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.”… Cross References 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. 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. Hosea 12:3-4 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— 2 Kings 17:34 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. Isaiah 62:2 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. Isaiah 65:15 You will leave behind your name as a curse for My chosen ones, and the Lord GOD will slay you; but to His servants He will give another name. 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. Revelation 3:12 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. Matthew 16:17-18 Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by My Father in heaven. / And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. John 1:42 Andrew brought him to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which is translated as Peter). Acts 9:4-5 He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” / “Who are You, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” He replied. Acts 13:9 Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked directly at Elymas 1 Samuel 10:9 As Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed Saul’s heart, and all the signs came to pass that day. 1 Kings 18:31 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.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come! Treasury of Scripture And he said to him, What is your name? And he said, Jacob. Jump to Previous JacobJump to Next JacobGenesis 32 1. Jacob's vision at Mahanaim.3. His message to Esau. 6. He is afraid of Esau's coming. 9. He prays for deliverance. 13. He sends a present to Esau, and passes the brook Jabbok. 24. He wrestles with an angel at Peniel, where he is called Israel. 31. He halts. “What is your name?” the man asked. This question is posed by the mysterious figure Jacob wrestles with, often interpreted as an angel or a theophany, a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ. The question is not for the figure's knowledge but for Jacob's self-realization. In biblical times, names were deeply significant, often reflecting one's character or destiny. Jacob's name, meaning "supplanter" or "deceiver," reflects his past actions, such as deceiving his brother Esau and his father Isaac. This moment is pivotal, as it leads to a transformation in Jacob's identity and relationship with God. The question also echoes God's practice of asking questions to prompt self-reflection, as seen with Adam in Genesis 3:9. “Jacob,” he replied. Persons / Places / Events 1. JacobThe 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 is on a journey of transformation and reconciliation. 2. The Man Often interpreted as an angel or a theophany (a manifestation of God), this figure wrestles with Jacob throughout the night, leading to a pivotal moment of identity and blessing. 3. Peniel The place where Jacob wrestles with the man. It is significant as the location where Jacob's name is changed to Israel, symbolizing his transformation and the divine encounter. 4. The Wrestling Event This event is a physical and spiritual struggle that represents Jacob's internal conflict and his striving with God and men. 5. Name Change The question about Jacob's name leads to a significant transformation, as Jacob is later renamed Israel, meaning "he struggles with God." Teaching Points Identity in ChristJust as Jacob's identity was transformed through his encounter with God, believers are given a new identity in Christ. Reflect on how your identity is shaped by your relationship with God. Perseverance in Prayer Jacob's wrestling signifies persistent prayer and seeking God's blessing. Encourage believers to persist in prayer, even when faced with struggles. Divine Encounters God meets us in our struggles and can transform our weaknesses into strengths. Be open to divine encounters that challenge and change you. Confession and Honesty Jacob's admission of his name is an act of confession. Emphasize the importance of honesty before God as a step towards transformation. Transformation through Struggle Life's struggles can lead to spiritual growth and transformation. Encourage viewing challenges as opportunities for growth in faith.Verse 27. - And he said unto him, What is thy name? (not as if requiring to be informed, but as directing attention to it in view of the change about to be made upon it) And he said, Jacob - i.e. Heel-catcher, or Supplanter (vide Genesis 25:26). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Whatמַה־ (mah-) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what is your name?” שְּׁמֶ֑ךָ (šə·me·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name the man asked. וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Jacob,” יַעֲקֹֽב׃ (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc he replied. וַיֹּ֖אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say Links Genesis 32:27 NIVGenesis 32:27 NLT Genesis 32:27 ESV Genesis 32:27 NASB Genesis 32:27 KJV Genesis 32:27 BibleApps.com Genesis 32:27 Biblia Paralela Genesis 32:27 Chinese Bible Genesis 32:27 French Bible Genesis 32:27 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 32:27 He said to him What is your (Gen. Ge Gn) |
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