New International Version Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with humans and have overcome.” New Living Translation “Your name will no longer be Jacob,” the man told him. “From now on you will be called Israel, because you have fought with God and with men and have won.” English Standard Version Then he said, “Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with men, and have prevailed.” Berean Standard Bible 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.” Berean Literal Bible And he said, “Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have striven with God and with men, and you have prevailed.” King James Bible 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. New King James Version And He said, “Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have struggled with God and with men, and have prevailed.” New American Standard Bible Then he said, “Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but Israel; for you have contended with God and with men, and have prevailed.” NASB 1995 He said, “Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but Israel; for you have striven with God and with men and have prevailed.” NASB 1977 And he said, “Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but Israel; for you have striven with God and with men and have prevailed.” Legacy Standard Bible Then He said, “Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but Israel; for you have striven with God and with men and have prevailed.” Amplified Bible And He said, “Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but Israel; for you have struggled with God and with men and have prevailed.” Berean Annotated Bible Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob (he grasps the heel), but Israel (he wrestles with God), because you have struggled with God {Elohim} and with men, and you have prevailed. Christian Standard Bible “Your name will no longer be Jacob,” he said. “It will be Israel because you have struggled with God and with men and have prevailed.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Your name will no longer be Jacob,” He said. “It will be Israel because you have struggled with God and with men and have prevailed.” American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version The man said, "From now on, your name will no longer be Jacob. You will be called Israel, because you have wrestled with God and with men, and you have won." English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation The man said, "Your name will no longer be Jacob but Israel [He Struggles With God], because you have struggled with God and with men-and you have won." Good News Translation The man said, "Your name will no longer be Jacob. You have struggled with God and with men, and you have won; so your name will be Israel." International Standard Version "Your name won't be Jacob anymore," the man replied, "but Israel, because you exerted yourself against both God and men, and you've emerged victorious." NET Bible "No longer will your name be Jacob," the man told him, "but Israel, because you have fought with God and with men and have prevailed." New Heart English Bible He said, "Your name will no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men and have prevailed." Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen 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.” World English Bible He said, “Your name will no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have fought with God and with men, and have prevailed.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd He says, “Your name is no longer called Jacob, but Israel; for you have reigned with God and with men, and prevail.” Berean Literal Bible And he said, “Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have striven with God and with men, and you have prevailed.” Young's Literal Translation And he saith, 'Thy name is no more called Jacob, but Israel; for thou hast been a prince with God and with men, and dost prevail.' Smith's Literal Translation 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut he said: Thy name shall not be called Jacob, but Israel: for if thou hast been strong against God, how much more shalt thou prevail against men? Catholic Public Domain Version 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?” New American Bible Then the man said, “You shall no longer be named Jacob, but Israel, because you have contended with divine and human beings and have prevailed.” New Revised Standard Version Then the man said, “You shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with humans, and have prevailed.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he said to him. Your name shall no more be called Jacob, but Israel (the Prince of God); for you have proved your strength wrestling with an angel and with man, and have prevailed. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he said to him, “Your name will not be called, Yaquuv again, but Israel, because you are proven with Angel and with Man, and you have found power.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he said: 'Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel; for thou hast striven with God and with men, and hast prevailed.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And he said to him, Thy name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel shall be thy name; for thou hast prevailed with God, and shalt be mighty with men. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Jacob Wrestles with God…27“What is your name?” the man asked. “Jacob,” he replied. 28Then 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.” 29And Jacob requested, “Please tell me your name.” But he replied, “Why do you ask my name?” Then he blessed Jacob there.… Cross References Then the man said, Genesis 17:5 No longer will you be called Abram, but your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations. John 1:42 Andrew brought him to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which is translated as Peter). Matthew 16:18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. “Your name will no longer be Jacob, Genesis 35:10 And God said to him, “Though your name is Jacob, you will no longer be called Jacob. Instead, your name will be Israel.” So God named him Israel. Isaiah 62:2 Nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory. You will be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will bestow. Revelation 2:17 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will give the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone inscribed with a new name, known only to the one who receives it. but Israel, Isaiah 41:8-9 “But you, O Israel, My servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, descendant of Abraham My friend— / I brought you from the ends of the earth and called you from its farthest corners. I said, ‘You are My servant.’ I have chosen and not rejected you. Isaiah 43:1 But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! Isaiah 44:1-2 But now listen, O Jacob My servant, Israel, whom I have chosen. / This is the word of the LORD, your Maker, who formed you from the womb and who will help you: “Do not be afraid, O Jacob My servant, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen. because you have struggled with God and with men, Hosea 12:3-4 In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel, and in his vigor he wrestled with God. / Yes, he struggled with the angel and prevailed; he wept and sought His favor; he found Him at Bethel and spoke with Him there— Exodus 17:8-13 After this, the Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. / So Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on the hilltop with the staff of God in my hand.” / Joshua did as Moses had instructed him and fought against the Amalekites, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. … 1 Samuel 17:45-47 But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. / This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. / And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.” and you have prevailed.” Romans 8:37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. 2 Corinthians 2:14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him. Revelation 3:21 To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. 1 Kings 18:31 And Elijah took twelve stones, one for each tribe of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of the LORD had come and said, “Israel shall be your name.” Treasury of Scripture 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. Thy name. Genesis 17:5,15 Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee… Genesis 33:20 And he erected there an altar, and called it EleloheIsrael. Genesis 35:10 And God said unto him, Thy name is Jacob: thy name shall not be called any more Jacob, but Israel shall be thy name: and he called his name Israel. Israel. power. Genesis 32:24 And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. Hosea 12:3-5 He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God: … with men. Genesis 25:31 And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright. Genesis 27:33-36 And Isaac trembled very exceedingly, and said, Who? where is he that hath taken venison, and brought it me, and I have eaten of all before thou camest, and have blessed him? yea, and he shall be blessed… Genesis 31:24,36-55 And God came to Laban the Syrian in a dream by night, and said unto him, Take heed that thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad… Jump to Previous Fight Fought Israel Jacob Longer Overcome Power Prevail Prevailed Prince Striven Struggled WrestledJump to Next Fight Fought Israel Jacob Longer Overcome Power Prevail Prevailed Prince Striven Struggled WrestledGenesis 32 1. Jacob's vision at Mahanaim.3. His message to Esau. 6. He is afraid of Esau's coming. 9. He prays for deliverance. 13. He sends a present to Esau, and passes the brook Jabbok. 24. He wrestles with an angel at Peniel, where he is called Israel. 31. He halts. Then the man said, Jacob’s mysterious opponent, whom Jacob recognized as God after the encounter, spoke with authority over his future. Gen 17:5 No longer will you be called Abram, but your name… “Your name will no longer be Jacob, Jacob’s former name, meaning “supplanter” or “heel-grabber,” reflected a life marked by striving, deception, and conflict with Esau and Laban. Gen 35:10 And God said to him, “Though your name is Jacob.… but Israel, God gave him a new identity that would also become the name of the nation descended from him. Isa 41:8-9 But you, O Israel, My servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen,… because you have struggled with God and with men, The struggle at Peniel brought together Jacob’s long history of conflict and his direct encounter with God. Hos 12:3-4 In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel… and you have prevailed.” Jacob did not prevail by strength, for he left wounded, but by clinging to God and receiving His blessing. Rom 8:37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors… Persons / Places / Events 1. JacobThe central figure in this passage, Jacob is the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the twin brother of Esau. Known for his cunning and determination, Jacob's name change to Israel marks a significant transformation in his life and relationship with God. 2. Israel The new name given to Jacob, meaning "he struggles with God" or "God prevails." This name not only signifies Jacob's personal encounter with God but also becomes the name of the nation descended from him. 3. The Man Often interpreted as an angel or a theophany (a visible manifestation of God), this figure wrestles with Jacob throughout the night, leading to Jacob's name change. 4. Peniel The place where Jacob wrestles with the man, meaning "face of God." Jacob names it Peniel because he saw God face to face, and yet his life was spared. 5. The Struggle The wrestling match between Jacob and the man symbolizes Jacob's lifelong struggle with God and men, reflecting his perseverance and determination. Teaching Points Transformation through EncounterJacob's name change signifies a transformation that comes through a personal encounter with God. Our identity in Christ is similarly transformed when we encounter Him. Perseverance in Faith Jacob's struggle and prevailing highlight the importance of perseverance in our faith journey. We are called to wrestle with challenges, holding onto God's promises. God's Sovereignty and Grace The encounter at Peniel demonstrates God's sovereignty and grace. Despite Jacob's flaws, God chooses to bless him and fulfill His covenant promises. Identity in Christ Just as Jacob's identity was changed, believers are given a new identity in Christ. We are called to live out this identity in our daily lives. Divine Encounters Lead to Change Encounters with God often lead to significant changes in our lives. We should seek and be open to these transformative moments. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 32:28?2. How does Genesis 32:28 illustrate God's transformative power in our lives today? 3. What significance does the name change from Jacob to Israel hold for believers? 4. How can we "strive with God" in prayer as Jacob did? 5. In what ways does Genesis 32:28 connect to God's promises to Abraham? 6. How can we apply the lesson of perseverance from Jacob's encounter with God? 7. Why did God change Jacob's name to Israel in Genesis 32:28? 8. What is the significance of wrestling with God in Genesis 32:28? 9. How does Genesis 32:28 relate to the concept of divine blessing? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 32? (28) Israel.--That is, a prince of God, or, one powerful with God. (See Note on Genesis 17:15.) Esau had given a bad meaning to the name of Jacob, nor had it been undeserved. But a change has now come over Jacob's character, and he is henceforth no longer the crafty schemer who was ever plotting for his own advantage, but one humble and penitent, who can trust himself and all he has in God's hands. The last words signify, for thou art a prince with God and men; or possibly, for thou hast striven with God and men.Verse 28. - And he said, Thy name shall be called no more (i.e. exclusively, since both he and his descendants are in Scripture sometimes after this styled) Jacob, but Israel: - יִשְׂרַאֵל, from שָׂרָה, to be chief, to fight, though, after the example of Ishmael, God hears, it might be rendered "God governs" (Kalisch), yet seems in this place to signify either Prince of El (Calvin, Ainsworth, Dathe, Murphy, Wordsworth, and others), or wrestler with God (Furst, Keil, Kurtz, Lange, et alii, rather than warrior of God (Gesenius), if indeed both ideas may not be combined in the name as the princely wrestler with God ('Speaker's Commentary,' Bush), an interpretation adopted by the A.V. - for as a prince hast thou power with God - literally, for thou hast contended with Elohim [Keil, Alford, etc.), ὅτι ἐνισχυσας μετὰ θεου (LXX.), contra deumfortis fuisti (Vulgate), thou hast obtained the mastery with God (Kalisch), rather than, thou hast striven to be a prince with God (Murphy) - and with men, and but prevailed. So are the words rendered by the best authorities (Keil, Kalisch, Murphy, Wordsworth), though the translation καὶ μετὰ ἀνθρώπων δυνατὸς ἔσῃ (LXX.), quanto magis contra heroines prevalebis (Vulgate) is By some preferred (Calvin, Rosenmüller, etc.). Genesis 32:28 marks the turning point where the schemer Jacob becomes Israel, the patriarch of a covenant people. God Himself initiates the change, honoring Jacob’s earnest struggle for blessing and affirming that persistent, faith-filled engagement with Him leads to victory—over spiritual trials, human conflicts, and, ultimately, over the self. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then [the man] said,וַיֹּ֗אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Your name שִׁמְךָ֔ (šim·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name will no לֹ֤א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no longer עוֹד֙ (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more be יֵאָמֵ֥ר (yê·’ā·mêr) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say Jacob, יַעֲקֹב֙ (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc but Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc because כִּ֖י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction you have struggled שָׂרִ֧יתָ (śā·rî·ṯā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 8280: To persist, exert oneself, persevere with עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with God אֱלֹהִ֛ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative and with וְעִם־ (wə·‘im-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with men, אֲנָשִׁ֖ים (’ă·nā·šîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person and you have prevailed.” וַתּוּכָֽל׃ (wat·tū·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3201: To be able, have power Additonal Resources Genesis 32:28 Blue Letter BibleGenesis 32:28 Bible Gateway Genesis 32:28 Bible.com Genesis 32:28 NIV |
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