Genesis 32:28 nasb — He said, "Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but Israel; for you have striven with God and with men and have prevailed…

NASB

"He said, "Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but Israel; for you have striven with God and with men and have prevailed.""

— Genesis 32:28, NASB

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Genesis 32 — Context

25

When he saw that he had not prevailed against him, he touched the socket of his thigh; so the socket of Jacob's thigh was dislocated while he wrestled with him.

26

Then he said, "Let me go, for the dawn is breaking." But he said, "I will not let you go unless you bless me."

27

So he said to him, "What is your name?" And he said, "Jacob."

28

He said, "Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but Israel; for you have striven with God and with men and have prevailed."

29

Then Jacob asked him and said, "Please tell me your name." But he said, "Why is it that you ask my name?" And he blessed him there.

30

So Jacob named the place Peniel, for he said, "I have seen God face to face, yet my life has been preserved."

31

Now the sun rose upon him just as he crossed over Penuel, and he was limping on his thigh.

Genesis 32:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 32:28 say?
Genesis 32:28 in the NASB reads: “He said, "Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but Israel; for you have striven with God and with men and have prevailed."”
Where is Genesis 32:28 in the Bible?
Genesis 32:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 32, verse 28.
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 32:28.
What translation should I read Genesis 32:28 in?
Genesis 32:28 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 32:28?
Genesis 32:28 reads (NASB): “He said, "Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but Israel; for you have striven with God and with men and have prevailed."” 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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