Genesis 32:31

And as he passed over Penuel the sun rose upon him, and he halted upon his thigh.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 32:31

BSB
The sun rose above him as he passed by Penuel, and he was limping because of his hip.
AKJV
And as he passed over Penuel the sun rose on him, and he halted on his thigh.
CPDV
And immediately the sun rose upon him, after he had crossed beyond Peniel. Yet in truth, he limped on his foot.
ERV
And the sun rose upon him as he passed over Penuel, and he halted upon his thigh.
NHEB
The sun rose on him as he passed by Peniel, and he limped because of his hip.
SMT
And the sun will rise to him when he passed through the face of God, and he limped upon his thigh.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 32:31

AndashepassedoverH5674VerbPenuelH6439thesunH8121NounroseH2224VerbuponhimandhehaltedH6760VerbuponhisthighH3409Noun Feminine

Commentary for Genesis 32:31

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 32:31
Summary
Jacob limps away from Penuel at sunrise
Place
Penuel
Event
Jacob limps away bearing divine mark
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative