Genesis 32:30-31 NASB,NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 32:24-32

We have here the remarkable story of Jacob's wrestling with the angel and prevailing, which is referred to, Hos. 12:4. Very early in the morning, a great while before day, Jacob had helped his wives and his children over the river, and he desired to be private, and was left alone, that he might again more fully spread his cares and fears before God in prayer. Note, We ought to continue instant in prayer, always to pray and not to faint: frequency and importunity in prayer prepare us for mercy.... read more

John Gill

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

John Gill

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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 32:31

The sun rose upon him - Did the Prophet Malachi refer to this, Malachi 4:2 ; : Unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings? Possibly with the rising of the sun, which may here be understood as emblematical of the Sun of righteousness - the Lord Jesus, the pain and weakness of his thigh passed away, and he felt both in soul and body that he was healed of his plagues. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 32:30

Verse 30 30.And Jacob called the name of the place (110) The gratitude of our father Jacob is again commended, because he took diligent care that the memory of God’s grace should never perish. He therefore leaves a monument to posterity, from which they might know that God had appeared there; for this was not a private vision, but had reference to the whole Church. Moreover, Jacob not only declares that he has seen the face of God, but also gives thanks that he has been snatched from death.... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 32:31

Verse 31 31.And he halted upon his thigh. It is probable, and it may be gathered even from the words of Moses, that this halting was without the sense of pain, in order that the miracle might be the more evident. For God, in the flesh of his servant, has exhibited a spectacle to all ages, from which the faithful may perceive that no one is such a powerful combatant as not to carry away some wound after a spiritual convict, for infirmity ever cleaves to all, that no one may be pleased with... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 32:24-32

Peniel, or the mysterious contest. I. THE DESCRIPTION OF THE STRUGGLE . 1. The scene. The north bank of Jabbok ( vide Exposition). 2. The time. Night; the most suitable season for soul exercises, such as self-examination ( Psalms 4:4 ), meditation ( Psalms 63:6 ), devotion ( Luke 6:12 ). 3. The circumstances . Jacob was alone. In solitude the human soul discovers most of itself, and enjoys most frequent interviews with God ( Psalms 77:6 ; Daniel 10:8 ; ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 32:24-32

Peniel. The face of God. The patriarchal revelation at its best. The main point, the personal wrestling of the believer with the angel of deliverance. Through that scene Jacob passed as by a baptism (ford Jabbok) into the full enjoyment of confidence in Jehovah, into the theanthropic faith. A man wrestled with him. The faith of Jacob was now to be a faith resting not upon tradition alone, nor upon promises and commandments alone, nor upon past experience alone, but upon a living,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 32:30

And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel ( i . e . "the face of God." Its situation must have been close to the Jabbok. The reason given for its designation follows): for I have seen God (Elohim) face to face, and my life is preserved (cf. Genesis 16:13 ; Exodus 14:11 ; Exodus 33:20 ; 6:22 ; 13:22 ; Isaiah 6:5 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 32:31

And as he passed over Penuel —this some suppose to have been the original name of the place, which Jacob changed by the alteration of a vowel, but it is probably nothing more than an old form of the same word— the sun rose upon him ,—"there was sunshine within and sunshine without. When Judas went forth on his dark design, we read, 'It was night,' John 13:30 " (Inglis)— and he halted upon his thigh —thus carrying with him a memorial of his conflict, as Paul afterwards bore about with... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 32:24-32

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 32:30

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 32:31

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 32:31

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 32:30

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 32:31

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 32:24-32

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 32:24-32

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 32:30

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 32:31

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