Genesis 32:31
“And as he passed over Penuel the sun rose upon him, and he halted upon his thigh.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And as he passed over Penuel the sun rose upon him,.... It was break of day when the angel desired to be let go, and by…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 32:1-32
- Jacob Wrestles in Prayer 3. מחנים machănāyı̂m, Machanaim, “two camps.” 22. יבק yaboq, Jabboq; related: בקק bāqaq…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The sun rose upon him - Did the Prophet Malachi refer to this, Mal 4:2 : Unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 32:24-32
We have here the remarkable story of Jacob's wrestling with the angel and prevailing, which is referred to, Hos 12:4.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And the sun rose See Gen 32:32.
Penuel The name of a town in Jdg 8:8; 1Ki 12:25. The site is doubtful, but was evidently…
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