Genesis 32:27 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And he said to him, 'What is your name?' And he replied, 'Jacob.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse captures the moment when the mysterious figure asks Jacob to state his name during their all-night wrestling match.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during Jacob's famous wrestling match with a mysterious figure (understood to be God or an angel) at the Jabbok River. Jacob was on his way to meet his estranged brother Esau after many years, and this encounter happened the night before their reunion. The asking of Jacob's name is significant because names in ancient Hebrew culture carried deep meaning about one's character and destiny.

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