The meaning of “פְּנוּאֵל”
Understanding Pᵉnûwʼêl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or (more properly,) פְּנִיאֵל Pᵉnîyʼêl (pen-oo-ale'); from פָּנָה and אֵל; face of God Peniel, Penuel. - § Penuel or Pen...
פְּנוּאֵל
or (more properly,) פְּנִיאֵל Pᵉnîyʼêl (pen-oo-ale'); from פָּנָה and אֵל; face of God Peniel, Penuel. - § Penuel or Peniel = "facing God" - Penuel or Peniel, a place East of Jordan - also (as Penuel) the name of two Israelites n pr m 1) a Benjamite, son of Shashak, brother of Iphedeiah of the family of Saul 2) son of Hur, father of Gedor, and a descendant of Judah n pr loc 3) the place named by Jacob when he wrestled with God and located on the north bank of the Jabbok close to the Jordan
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 32:31 | “And as he passed over Penuel the sun rose upon him, and he halted upon his thigh.” Word: פְּנוּאֵל (Pᵉnûwʼêl) | |
| Judges 8:9 | “And he spake also unto the men of Penuel, saying, When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower.” Word: פְּנוּאֵל (Pᵉnûwʼêl) | |
| 1 Kings 12:25 | “Then Jeroboam built Shechem in mount Ephraim, and dwelt therein; and went out from thence, and built Penuel.” Word: פְּנוּאֵל (Pᵉnûwʼêl) | |
| 1 Chronicles 8:25 | “And Iphedeiah, and Penuel, the sons of Shashak;” Word: פְּנוּאֵל (Pᵉnûwʼêl) |
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