And as he passed over Penuel the sun rose upon him, and he halted upon his thigh.
Cuando Jacob cruzó Penuel, salió el sol, y él iba cojeando por la cadera lastimada.
Jacob salió del encuentro con Dios transformado pero marcado físicamente por la experiencia.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In the biblical narrative, Jacob was on his way back to his homeland after years of living with his uncle Laban, anticipating a reunion with his brother Esau whom he had deceived in the past. That night, he had a intense physical struggle with a mysterious figure, often understood as God or an angel, at the ford of the Jabbok River, which left him physically marked. After the encounter, Jacob was renamed Israel, symbolizing his perseverance and transformation, and he continued his journey with a lasting injury as a reminder of God's power.
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