Genesis 32:26 kjv — And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.

King James Version

"And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me."

— Genesis 32:26, King James Version

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Genesis 32 — Context

23

And he took them, and sent them over the brook, and sent over that he had.

24

And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day.

25

And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob’s thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him.

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And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.

27

And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob.

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And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.

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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 32:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 32:26 say?
Genesis 32:26 in the King James Version reads: “And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.”
Where is Genesis 32:26 in the Bible?
Genesis 32:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 32, verse 26.
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 32:26.
What translation should I read Genesis 32:26 in?
Genesis 32:26 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 32:26?
Genesis 32:26 reads (KJV): “And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.” 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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