wrestled: Genesis 30:8; Luke 13:24, Luke 22:44; Romans 8:26-27, Romans 15:30; Ephesians 6:12, Ephesians 6:18; Colossians 2:1, Colossians 4:12; Hebrews 5:7
breaking of the day: Heb. ascending of the morning, Exodus 14:27; Song of Solomon 2:17
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Genesis 32:24
Genesis 32:24
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