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NASB | Genesis 32:27 So he said to him, "What is your name?" And he said, "Jacob." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 32:27 So He asked him, "What is your name?" And he said, "Jacob." |
Bible Question: Here Jacob is wrestling with God. I have never fully understood or grasp the concept here only becouse Jacob seems to have the upper hand. How can this be with an all powerfull God? Also why would he have to ask his name? Would not God already know this? |
Bible Answer: The entire incident was meant as an object lesson and a means of spiritual growth for Jacob. Up to that point, Jacob was self-reliant and self-seeking in his all of his striving. Now, facing an unknown future at the hands of his brother Esau, Jacob relies once again on his own wit. He acts in unbelief when he attempts to appease Esau instead of resting in God's promises. The wrestling match was meant to show Jacob that his strength was not to be found in his own striving, but in God's providence. The wrestling match showed Jacob his weakness and the necessity of the blessing of God for ultimate victory against his adversaries. The reason the man asks Jacob his name was also an object lesson and means of spiritual growth. Jacob was now to enter into a new phase of his life. The change of name was meant to remind Jacob of what he once was, but would be no longer. Having Jacob say his name out loud was meant to bring this to his attention. Jacob means 'deceiver' while 'Israel' means 'prince' or 'prevailer' of God. |
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