Theology

Jacob’s Wrestling Match: Biblical Mystery Revealed

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Jacob's wrestling match

The biblical figure Jacob, whose name signifies “cheater,” engaged in a physical confrontation with a divine entity, leading to a dislocated hip and a transformative blessing. This enigmatic encounter, detailed in Genesis 32:22-32, has intrigued theologians, scholars, and adherents for millennia12. The appellation “Peniel,” meaning “I wrestled with God and emerged victorious,” was conferred upon […]