Genesis 32:26

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 32:26

BSB

Then the man said, "Let me go, for it is daybreak." But Jacob replied, "I will not let you go unless you bless me."

AKJV

And he said, Let me go, for the day breaks. And he said, I will not let you go, except you bless me.

CPDV

And he said to him, "Release me, for now the dawn ascends." He responded, "I will not release you, unless you bless me."

ERV

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

NHEB

Then he said, "Let me go, for the dawn is breaking." Jacob said, "I won't let you go unless you bless me."

SMT

And he will say, Send me away, for the morning ascended: and he will say, I will not send thee away, unless thou didst bless me.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 32:26

AndhesaidH559VerbLetmegoH7971VerbforthedayH7837Noun Masculine breakethH5927VerbAndhesaidH559VerbIwillnotlettheegoH7971Verb exceptH518thoublessH1288Verbme

Commentary for Genesis 32:26

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

Overview of Genesis 32:26

Summary

Jacob refuses to release man without blessing

Place

Jabbok

Event

Jacob demands blessing from opponent

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC