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Genesis 32:24 KJV

And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day.

Genesis 32:24, King James Version

In context

23 And he took them, and sent them over the brook, and sent over that he had.

24 And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day.

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 out of joint, as he wrestled with him.

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Cross-references

  • Hosea 12:3 He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:
  • Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
  • Genesis 32:28 And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.
  • Luke 13:24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
  • Genesis 32:30 And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.