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Genesis 32:31

What does Genesis 32:31 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 32:31 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And the sun rose upon him as he passed over Penuel, and he limped upon his thigh.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And as he passed over Penuel the sun rose upon him, and he halted upon his thigh.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And the sun rose upon him as he passed over Penuel, and he limped upon his thigh.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And while he was going past Peniel, the sun came up. And he went with unequal steps because of his damaged leg.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and the sun riseth on him when he hath passed over Penuel, and he is halting on his thigh;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And immediately the sun rose upon him, after he was past Phanuel; but he halted on his foot.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And as he passed over Peniel, the sun rose upon him; and he limped upon his hip.

Context

v.30And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for, said he, I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.

v.31This passage

v.32Therefore the children of Israel eat not the sinew of the hip which is upon the hollow of the thigh, unto this day: because he touched the hollow of Jacob’s thigh in the sinew of the hip.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Genesis 19:15

    And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters that are here, lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city.

  • Judges 8:8

    And he went up thence to Penuel, and spake unto them in like manner; and the men of Penuel answered him as the men of Succoth had answered.

  • Genesis 32:25

    And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob’s thigh was strained, as he wrestled with him.

  • Genesis 19:23

    The sun was risen upon the earth when Lot came unto Zoar.

  • Malachi 4:2

    But unto you that fear my name shall the sun of righteousness arise with healing in its wings; and ye shall go forth, and gambol as calves of the stall.

  • 2 Corinthians 12:9

    And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

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