Genesis 32:24 bbe — Then Jacob was by himself; and a man was fighting with him till dawn.

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"Then Jacob was by himself; and a man was fighting with him till dawn."

— Genesis 32:24, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 32 — Context

21

So the servants with the offerings went on in front, and he himself took his rest that night in the tents with his people.

22

And in the night he got up, and taking with him his two wives and the two servant-women and his eleven children, he went over the river Jabbok.

23

He took them and sent them over the stream with all he had.

24

Then Jacob was by himself; and a man was fighting with him till dawn.

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But when the man saw that he was not able to overcome Jacob, he gave him a blow in the hollow part of his leg, so that his leg was damaged.

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And he said to him, Let me go now, for the dawn is near. But Jacob said, I will not let you go till you have given me your blessing.

27

Then he said, What is your name? And he said, Jacob.

Genesis 32:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 32:24 say?
Genesis 32:24 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then Jacob was by himself; and a man was fighting with him till dawn.”
Where is Genesis 32:24 in the Bible?
Genesis 32:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 32, verse 24.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 32:24.
What translation should I read Genesis 32:24 in?
Genesis 32:24 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 32:24?
Genesis 32:24 reads (BBE): “Then Jacob was by himself; and a man was fighting with him till dawn.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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