Genesis 32:30 · KJV

"And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved."

King James Version

Passage Context

²⁸And 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.

²⁹And 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.

³⁰And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.

³¹And as he passed over Penuel the sun rose upon him, and he halted upon his thigh.

³²Therefore the children of Israel eat not of the sinew which shrank, which is upon the hollow of the thigh, unto this day: because he touched the hollow of Jacob's thigh in the sinew that shrank.

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Reflection Questions

How do you recognize divine encounters in your life?

What does it mean for you to see God face to face?

When have you felt your life was preserved through faith?

Life Application

spirituality

Reflect on moments where you felt God's presence and guidance in your life.

gratitude

Express gratitude for the times you felt God's protection and love.

People in This Verse

JacobOT

Jacob is the younger twin of Esau, known for his cleverness and desire for his brother's birthright. He later becomes Israel, the father of the twelve tribes.

First appearance: Genesis 25:24

Places in This Verse

Peniel

Peniel is the place where Jacob encountered God, symbolizing transformation and divine revelation.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

Seeing God face to face represents the ultimate relationship believers seek with God, which is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who reveals God to humanity.

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