Genesis
IN THIS LESSON
summary
Jacob prepares to meet his brother Esau after many years apart, fearing that Esau may seek revenge for Jacob’s past deception. Jacob sends gifts ahead to Esau and prays to God for protection, then wrestles through the night with a mysterious man who blesses him and changes his name to Israel.
key verse
32:28 The man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with humans and have overcome.”.”
related verses
Hosea 12:3-4 In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel; as a man he struggled with God. He struggled with the angel and overcame him; he wept and begged for his favor.