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.

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Other Translations for Genesis 32:28

BSB
Then the man said, "Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men, and you have prevailed."
AKJV
And he said, Your name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince have you power with God and with men, and have prevailed.
CPDV
But he said, "Your name will not be called Jacob, but Israel; for if you have been strong against God, how much more will you prevail against men?"
ERV
And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for thou hast striven with God and with men, and hast prevailed.
NHEB
He said, "Your name will no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men and have prevailed."
SMT
And he will say, Thy name shall no more be said Jacob, but Israel, for thou wert a prince with God and with men, and thou shalt prevail.

Commentary for Genesis 32:28

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Overview of Genesis 32:28
Summary
Man renames Jacob as Israel due to strength
Place
Jabbok
Event
Jacob receives new name Israel
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Blessing