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 out of joint, as he wrestled with him.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 32:25

BSB
When the man saw that he could not overpower Jacob, he struck the socket of Jacob's hip and dislocated it as they wrestled.
AKJV
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.
CPDV
And when he saw that he would not be able to overcome him, he touched the nerve of his thigh, and immediately it withered.
ERV
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.
NHEB
When he saw that he did not defeat him, he struck the socket of his hip, and Jacob's hip was dislocated as he wrestled with him.
SMT
And he will see that he will not prevail over him and he will touch upon the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh will be alienated in his wrestling with him.

Commentary for Genesis 32:25

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Overview of Genesis 32:25
Summary
Man dislocates Jacob's hip during struggle
Place
Jabbok
Event
Man wounds Jacob's thigh
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Miracle