Genesis 32:27

And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 32:27

BSB
"What is your name?" the man asked. "Jacob," he replied.
AKJV
And he said to him, What is your name? And he said, Jacob.
CPDV
Therefore he said, "What is your name?" He answered, "Jacob."
ERV
And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob.
NHEB
And he said to him, "What is your name?"He said, "Jacob."
SMT
And he will say to him, What thy name? and he will say, Jacob.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 32:27

AndhesaidH559VerbuntohimWhatisthynameH8034Noun MasculineAndhesaidH559VerbJacobH3290Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 32:27

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 32:27
Summary
Man asks Jacob's name; Jacob responds
Place
Jabbok
Event
Man questions Jacob about identity
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative