John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 32:31
And as he passed over Penuel the sun rose upon him ,.... It was break of day when the angel desired to be let go, and by that time the parley held between them ceased, and they parted, the sun was rising; and as Jacob went on it shone upon him, as a token of the good will and favour of God to him, and as an emblem of the sun of righteousness arising on him with healing in his wings, Malachi 4:2 , and he halted upon his thigh ; it being out of joint, of which he became more sensible... read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 32:30
And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel ,.... In Genesis 32:31 ; Penuel, which signifies the face of God, or God hath looked upon me, or hath had respect to me: there was afterwards a city built here, called by the same name; see Judges 8:8 ; it is said F11 Bunting's Travels, p. 72. 74. to be four miles from Mahanaim; the reason of it follows: for I have seen God face to face : it may be observed, that in wrestling men are face to face, and in this position were Jacob and... read more