창세기 32:26-27 KRV

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Genesis 32:1-29

Gen_32:1 Gen_35:29 . Thus far, many blemishes have marred the history of Jacob. His desire at the outset for the birthright and the blessing of God, which accompanied it, was right: the way he schemed to obtain it altogether wrong. God had been but little in his thoughts, and when, fleeing from Esau's vengeance, in a night vision he discovered the house of God, he felt it to be a dreadful place. One of our hymn writers describing his soul's journey, began with, "All of self and none of Thee."... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Genesis 32:24-32

The Struggle at Peniel v. 24. And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day, until the morning dawned and its brightness arose in the eastern sky. Jacob, having crossed first with his family, returned and sent over his herds in charge of the servants, while he himself remained on the north side of the brook. Suddenly there came upon him a nameless man, and the two engaged in a fierce wrestling-match. v. 25. And when he saw that he prevailed not... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Genesis 32:3-32

FIFTH SECTIONJacob’s return. His fear of Esau. His night wrestlings with God. Peniel. The name Israel. Meeting and reconciliation with Esau. Genesis 32:3 to Genesis 33:163And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother, unto the land of Seir, the country of Edom. 4And he commanded them, saying, Thus shall ye speak unto my lord Esau; Thy servant Jacob saith thus, I have sojourned [have been a stranger] with Laban, and stayed there until now: 5And I have oxen, and asses, flocks, and... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Genesis 32:13-32

Jacob Wrestles and Prevails Genesis 32:13-32 There is a fulsomeness in Jacob’s address to Esau, which sounds inconsistent with the noblest manhood and the firmest faith. Why should he speak of “my lord” Esau, and endeavor to appease his wrath with soft speeches and rich gifts? Evidently much had to be effected in his character before he could become one of the great spiritual forces of the world, and his supreme discipline came in that midnight wrestle. The Angel who wrestled with him could... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Genesis 32:1-32

This is unquestionably one of the great chapters of the Bible, and it is significant how constant and powerful is its appeal to all who live on the principle of faith. It gives the account of the third direct communication of God to Jacob. As he returned to his own land, the same conflicting principles which have been evident throughout are still manifest. His going at all was in direct obedience to the distinct command of God. There was really no other reason to return. He might still have... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 32:26

‘WHEN I AM WEAK, THEN AM I STRONG’“He said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except Thou bless me.’ Genesis 32:26 Esau, with all his amiable qualities, was a man whose horizon was bounded by the limitations of the material world. He never rose above earth; he was a man after this world; he lived an eminently natural life. Jacob, on the other hand, was a man of many faults, yet there was a continuous testimony in his life to the value of things unseen. He... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 32:26

‘And he said, “Let me go for the day is breaking.” And he said, “I will not let you go except you bless me.” “The day is breaking.” The exertions that are possible at night become unbearable during the day. God is not thinking of Himself but of Jacob. But Jacob continues to hold on even though crippled and exhausted so that God finally says, ‘Let me go.’ But He says it, not because He wants to be released, but because He knows what Jacob will reply. His purpose in being here is finally to... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 32:27-29

‘And he said, “What is your name?” And he said, “Jacob.” And he said, “Your name will no more be called Jacob, but Israel (isra-el), for you have striven (from the verb sarah) with God and with men and have prevailed.” ’ The asking of the name in such circumstances is to seek the character of the person. Jacob meant ‘he who clutches’ and refers to the supplanting of the man Esau. Israel means ‘he who strives with God’ or ‘God strives’. This change of name marks the culmination of the change... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 32:22-32

Genesis 32:22-Jonah : . The Wrestling of Jacob.— The narrative, for which Hosea 12:3-Deuteronomy : should be compared. is distributed between J and E by recent critics. Gunkel attributes Genesis 32:23-Jeremiah : a, Genesis 32:25 a, Genesis 32:26-Hosea :, Genesis 32:31 a to E; Genesis 32:22; Genesis 32:24, Genesis 32:25 b, Genesis 32:29 f., Genesis 32:31 b to J. The older critics treated the section as a unity, generally attributing it to J. So much uncertainty hangs over the analysis, that it... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Genesis 32:26

And he said, Let me go: he saith this, partly to show the prevailing power of his prayer with God, and partly to quicken and encourage Jacob to persist in his conflict. Compare Exodus 32:10; Deuteronomy 9:14. The day breaketh, and I am not willing that there should be any spectators or witnesses of these things. Except thou bless me with the blessings which thou hast promised to Abraham and to me, among which one is protection in this hour of my danger. For Jacob now began to think that it was... read more