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Genesis 32:29 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Genesis 32:29 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 32 verse 29 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Genesis 32:29 (KJV)
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Commentary on Genesis 32:29
And Jacob asked him, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, thy name. And he said, Wherefore is it that tho... This passage belongs to the Jacob narratives which demonstrate God's sovereign election overriding human merit and the transformation of a deceiver into Israel, the father of the twelve tribes. The Jacob cycle shows how divine purposes advance through flawed individuals whom God graciously transforms.Key themes include God's sovereign choice ("the older shall serve the younger"), the consequences of deception and family dysfunction, exile and return patterns, wrestling with God leading to bl...
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Cross-References for Genesis 32:29
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“Though you detain me”
“Counselor”
“and descended? Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has bound the waters in his garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name”
“of the fatness of the earth”
“Yahweh stood above it”
“and let us return unto the LORD; For He hath torn”
“I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God. I was sent to speak to you, and to bring you this good news.,And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.,,,,,,,,”
“and make you fruitful”
“Let me go, for the day breaks. Jacob said”