Genesis 32:29 And Jacob asked him, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, thy name. And he said, Wherefore is it that thou dost ask after my name? And he blessed him there.

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Genesis 32:29 Then Jacob asked him and said, "Please tell me your name." But he said, "Why is it that you ask my name?" And he blessed him there.

29. Jacob asked, Tell me . . . thy name--The request was denied that he might not be too elated with his conquest nor suppose that he had obtained such advantage over the angel as to make him do what he pleased.

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Brief Summary: Jacob sees angels, Jacob asked the Lord to protect him from Esau, Jacob sends messengers with gifts, Jacob wrestles with the angel of the Lord all night, Jacob's name is changed to Israel, Jacob sees God face-to-face and names the place Peniel.

Outline
1 Jacob's vision at Mahanaim
3 Jacob's message to Esau
6 He is afraid of Esau's coming
9 He prays for deliverance
13 He sends a present to Esau
24 He wrestles with an angel at Peniel
28 Jacob's name is changed to Israel
31 He halts upon his thigh

Ancient Customs
Gifts
Halted Upon his thigh

Geography
Ford Jabbok
Peniel
Edom

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