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Mar 11, 2019 · Some people identify Archangel Phanuel as the man who wrestles with Jacob because of the connection between Phanuel's name and the name "Peniel." This is the name Jacob gave to the place where he struggled with the man.
Feb 3, 2023 · The stranger gave the reason for Jacob’s new name: “Because you have struggled with God and with humans and have overcome” (Genesis 32:28). Jacob asks for the stranger’s name, but the man declines to give it—Jacob knew with whom he wrestled. And then Jacob receives what he wanted: a blessing (Genesis 32:29).
Sep 6, 2023 · Compared to the angel of the LORD in 2 Kings 19:35 where he killed 185000 in one night, this man/angel of the verse in question wrestled until the breaking of the day but did not prevail against Jacob.
Nov 23, 2020 · Hosea said God would punish Jacob because of his ways and deeds, but did he send His angel to punish him with a fight or did he allow the adversary to go after him? By all indications,...
- Marianne Widmalm
Jacob wrestling with the angel is described in the Book of Genesis (chapter 32:22–32; also referenced in the Book of Hosea, chapter 12:3–5). [1] The " angel " in question is referred to as "man" ( אִישׁ : Ish ) and " God " ( אֵל : El ) in Genesis, while Hosea references an "angel" ( מַלְאָךְ : Malakh ).
Oct 23, 2020 · In Genesis 31:22-32, who did Jacob wrestle with: the Angel of the Lord? Archangel Phanuel? Or ??? In Genesis 31, we read that Jacob was about to meet with his brother Esau and he was greatly afraid, assuming that Esau wanted to kill him. The night before their meeting, Jacob ventures off alone into the wilderness, and there encounters a man ...
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Nov 23, 2018 · The timeline of the fight is problematic. The two wrestle. The man/angel sees he cannot defeat Jacob, so he wrenches Jacob’s hip at the thigh (v.26), which would imply that the man now has the advantage, but then he begs to be let go because dawn is breaking, as if Jacob has the advantage (v.27).
