Genesis 32:30

And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.

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Other Translations for Genesis 32:30

BSB
So Jacob named the place Peniel, saying, "Indeed, I have seen God face to face, and yet my life was spared."
AKJV
And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.
CPDV
And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel, saying, "I have seen God face to face, and my soul has been saved."
ERV
And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for, said he, I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.
NHEB
So Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: "For I have seen God face to face, and my life has been preserved."
SMT
And Jacob will call the name of the place, the face of God: for I saw God lace to face, and my soul shall be saved.

Commentary for Genesis 32:30

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 32:30
Summary
Jacob names place after seeing God face-to-face
Place
Peniel
Event
Jacob names place after divine encounter
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Vision