King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The man said, "Let me go, because it's daybreak." But Ya'akov replied, "I won't let you go unless you bless me."
Berean Standard Bible:
Then the man said, “Let me go, for it is daybreak.” But Jacob replied, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.”
American Standard Version:
And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And he said{H559}, Let me go{H7971}, for the day{H7837} breaketh{H5927}. And he said{H559}, I will not let thee go{H7971}, except{H518} thou bless{H1288} me.
Cross-References (KJV):
Hosea 12:4
- Yea, he had power over the angel, and prevailed: he wept, and made supplication unto him: he found him [in] Bethel, and there he spake with us;
Psalms 115:12
- The LORD hath been mindful of us: he will bless [us]; he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron.
Psalms 115:13
- He will bless them that fear the LORD, [both] small and great.
2 Corinthians 12:8
- For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
2 Corinthians 12:9
- And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Psalms 67:1
- ¶ To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm [or] Song. God be merciful unto us, and bless us; [and] cause his face to shine upon us; Selah.
1 Chronicles 4:10
- And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep [me] from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.
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Commentary for Genesis 32:26
Genesis 32:26 is part of the narrative where Jacob is wrestling with a mysterious figure, often interpreted as an angel or God Himself, on the eve of his reunion with his estranged brother Esau. This event occurs after Jacob has spent many years away from his homeland, having fled from Esau's wrath after deceiving their father Isaac for the blessing of the firstborn.
**Themes:**
1. **Struggle with God:** The passage reflects the theme of struggling with the divine, representing the inner turmoil and spiritual battles that individuals may face in their relationship with God.
2. **Transformation and Identity:** Jacob's name is later changed to Israel, signifying his transformation through this encounter. The struggle represents a turning point in his life, from a man of deception to a man who prevails with God.
3. **Seeking Blessing:** Jacob's insistence on receiving a blessing before releasing his opponent indicates a deep understanding of the significance of divine favor and the importance of blessings in the ancient Near Eastern context.
4. **Reconciliation and Forgiveness:** This event precedes Jacob's reconciliation with Esau, suggesting themes of forgiveness and the restoration of broken relationships.
**Historical Context:**
The verse is set within the broader context of the patriarchal narratives, which describe the lives of the ancestors of the Israelite people. During this period, familial blessings were crucial for inheritance and status. The encounter takes place at the Jabbok ford, a tributary of the Jordan River, as Jacob is about to enter the land of Canaan. This region was significant for the Israelites, marking the boundary between the wilderness and the Promised Land.
In the ancient world, wrestling was a common motif for personal struggle and divine encounters. The event would have resonated with contemporary audiences as a symbol of overcoming adversity and the quest for divine favor. Jacob's struggle can be seen as a metaphor for the Israelites' own struggles and their quest for identity and blessing as a people.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H559
There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָמַר
Transliteration: ʼâmar
Pronunciation: aw-mar'
Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. - Strong's Number: H7971
There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁלַח
Transliteration: shâlach
Pronunciation: shaw-lakh'
Description: a primitive root; to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications); [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out). - Strong's Number: H7837
There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שַׁחַר
Transliteration: shachar
Pronunciation: shakh'-ar
Description: from שָׁחַר; dawn (literal, figurative or adverbial); day(-spring), early, light, morning, whence riseth. - Strong's Number: H5927
There are 817 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָלָה
Transliteration: ʻâlâh
Pronunciation: aw-law'
Description: a primitive root; to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative; arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. - Strong's Number: H518
There are 283 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אִם
Transliteration: ʼim
Pronunciation: eem
Description: a primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also Oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not; (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), [phrase] but, either, [phrase] except, [phrase] more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, [phrase] save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, [phrase] surely (no more, none, not), though, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] unless, [phrase] verily, when, whereas, whether, while, [phrase] yet. - Strong's Number: H1288
There are 289 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָרַךְ
Transliteration: bârak
Pronunciation: baw-rak'
Description: a primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason); [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank.