Soak Bible
Navigate

26And 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

Linguistic Insight

of 8

Tap any underlined word in the verse to see its original meaning.

Commentary

Matthew Henry

(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 ...

My Notes

Notes are saved on this device.