Places
Peniel
Peniel is where Jacob wrestles until daybreak, is renamed Israel, and names the place because he saw God face to face and survived.
Category
Places
First mention
Genesis 32:31
Tags
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Genesis 32Theophany site
Scripture references
- Genesis 32:31
Jacob named the place Peniel, 'Because I have seen God face to face,' he said, 'and have survived.'
- Genesis 32:32
The sun rose as he passed Peniel, limping from his hip.