Genesis 32:24

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 32:24

BSB

So Jacob was left all alone, and there a man wrestled with him until daybreak.

AKJV

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

CPDV

he remained alone. And behold, a man wrestled with him until morning.

ERV

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

NHEB

Then Jacob was left alone. And a man wrestled with him until the rising of the dawn.

SMT

And Jacob will be left alone by himself, and a man will wrestle with him till the ascending of the morning.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 32:24

AndJacobH3290Proper Name MasculinewasleftH3498VerbaloneandtherewrestledH79VerbamanH376Noun MasculinewithhimuntilthebreakingH5927VerbofthedayH7837Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 32:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 32:24

Summary

Jacob wrestles mysterious man throughout the night

Place

Jabbok

Event

Jacob wrestles divine being

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC