24And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day.
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He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God: …
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.
Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
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.
And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 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…
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