Tag: Genesis 32
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Daily Devotional: Genesis 32:24-32, pt. 2
The name, Israel. This wrestling match is a significant point in the narrative following Jacob’s 20 year sojourn. Instead of destroying everything or leaving people to their own devices, God is keeping His post-diluvian promise by striving with humanity. Jacob’s new name, Israel, means “strives with God.” Such would be national Israel and, eventually, all…
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Daily Devotional: Genesis 32:24-32, pt. 1
The man who wrestles Jacob, here, is God (v. 28, 30). I find it interesting that God had not prevailed against Jacob (v. 25) and that Jacob had striven with God and men and had prevailed (v. 28). Notice that the text does not say or claim that God could not prevail against Jacob. It…
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Daily Devotional: Genesis 32:1-23
Jacob fears Esau but desires to obey God, listening to God’s angels who visited him. So, he separates his people into two camps in case Esau attacks. He sends gifts ahead, hoping to curtail the anger and retaliation he anticipates. Jacob voices his hope that God will hold fast to His promise to prosper Jacob.…