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Genesis 32:27

What does Genesis 32:27 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 32:27 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Then he said, What is your name? And he said, Jacob.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And he saith unto him, `What <FI>is<Fi> thy name?' and he saith, `Jacob.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And he said: What is thy name? He answered: Jacob.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he said to him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob.

Context

v.26And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.

v.27This passage

v.28And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for thou hast striven with God and with men, and hast prevailed.

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