Genesis 32:24

¶ And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day.

And Jacob {H3290} was left {H3498} alone; and there wrestled {H79} a man {H376} with him until the breaking {H5927} of the day {H7837}.

and Ya'akov was left alone. Then some man wrestled with him until daybreak.

So Jacob was left all alone, and there a man wrestled with him until daybreak.

And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day.

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Cross-References

  • Hosea 12:3 (16 votes)

    He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:

  • Hosea 12:5 (16 votes)

    Even the LORD God of hosts; the LORD [is] his memorial.

  • Ephesians 6:12 (13 votes)

    For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places].

  • Genesis 32:28 (10 votes)

    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.

  • Luke 13:24 (10 votes)

    Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

  • Genesis 32:30 (7 votes)

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

  • Ephesians 6:18 (7 votes)

    Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;