Jacob: Genesis 32:31
Peniel: Genesis 28:19; Judges 8:8, Judges 8:17; 1 Kings 12:25
Peniel: i.e. the face of God, Peniel, or Penuel, was evidently situated near the ford of Jabbok, on the north of that stream, about forty miles from Jerusalem.
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Genesis 32:30
Genesis 32:30
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and prevailing, which is referred to, Hos. xii. 4. Very early in the
morning, a great while before day, Jacob had helped his wives and his…Genesis 32:24-32Genesis 32:24-32 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITIONGenesis 32:24-32Genesis 32:24-32 · The Pulpit CommentaryPeniel, or the mysterious contest.
I. THE DESCRIPTION OF THE STRUGGLE.
1. The scene. The north bank of Jabbok (vide Exposition).
2. The time. Night; the most suitable season for soul exercises, such as…