Genesis 32:25 net — When the man saw that he could not defeat Jacob, he struck the socket of his hip so the socket of Jacob’s hip was dislo…

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"When the man saw that he could not defeat Jacob, he struck the socket of his hip so the socket of Jacob’s hip was dislocated while he wrestled with him."

— Genesis 32:25, NET Bible

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Genesis 32 — Context

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During the night Jacob quickly took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven sons and crossed the ford of the Jabbok.

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He took them and sent them across the stream along with all his possessions.

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So Jacob was left alone. Then a man wrestled with him until daybreak.

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When the man saw that he could not defeat Jacob, he struck the socket of his hip so the socket of Jacob’s hip was dislocated while he wrestled with him.

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Then the man said,“Let me go, for the dawn is breaking.”“I will not let you go,” Jacob replied,“unless you bless me.”

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The man asked him,“What is your name?” He answered,“Jacob.”

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“No longer will your name be Jacob,” the man told him,“but Israel, because you have fought with God and with men and have prevailed.”

Genesis 32:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 32:25 say?
Genesis 32:25 in the NET Bible reads: “When the man saw that he could not defeat Jacob, he struck the socket of his hip so the socket of Jacob’s hip was dislocated while he wrestled with him.”
Where is Genesis 32:25 in the Bible?
Genesis 32:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 32, verse 25.
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 32:25.
What translation should I read Genesis 32:25 in?
Genesis 32:25 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 32:25?
Genesis 32:25 reads (NET): “When the man saw that he could not defeat Jacob, he struck the socket of his hip so the socket of Jacob’s hip was dislocated while he wrestled with him.” 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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