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GENESIS 32

Approaching home Jacob is in fear of Esau, to whom he sends gifts. While sleeping, a man wrestles with him. The "man" pleads to be released, but Jacob demands a blessing. He announces to Jacob that he shall bear the name "Israel" ("one who wrestled with God").

PEOPLE: Jacob - Angels - YHWH God

PLACES: Mahanaim - Seir, Edom - Jordan River - Peniel

RELATED ARTICLES: Vayetze - Vayishlach

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