Genesis 32:30 bbe — And Jacob gave that place the name of Peniel, saying, I have seen God face to face, and still I am living.

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"And Jacob gave that place the name of Peniel, saying, I have seen God face to face, and still I am living."

— Genesis 32:30, Bible in Basic English

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“And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.”
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Genesis 32 — Context

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

And he said, Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel: for in your fight with God and with men you have overcome.

Then Jacob said, What is your name? And he said, What is my name to you? Then he gave him a blessing.

And Jacob gave that place the name of Peniel, saying, I have seen God face to face, and still I am living.

And while he was going past Peniel, the sun came up. And he went with unequal steps because of his damaged leg.

For this reason the children of Israel, even today, never take that muscle in the hollow of the leg as food, because the hollow of Jacob's leg was touched.

Genesis 32:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 32:30 say?

Genesis 32:30 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Jacob gave that place the name of Peniel, saying, I have seen God face to face, and still I am living.”

Where is Genesis 32:30 in the Bible?

Genesis 32:30 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 32, verse 30.

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 32:30.

What translation should I read Genesis 32:30 in?

Genesis 32:30 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 32:30?

Genesis 32:30 reads (BBE): “And Jacob gave that place the name of Peniel, saying, I have seen God face to face, and still I am living.” 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.

Genesis 32:30 bbe — And Jacob gave that place the name of Peniel, saying, I have seen God face to face, and still I am living.

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