Genesis 32:26

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

They kept on wrestling until the man said, “Let go of me! It's almost daylight.” “You can't go until you bless me,” Jacob replied.

Cross References

Genesis 32:25

When the man saw that he could not win, he struck Jacob on the hip and threw it out of joint.

Genesis 32:27

Then the man asked, “What is your name?” “Jacob,” he answered.

1 Chronicles 4:10

One day he prayed to Israel's God, “Please bless me and give me a lot of land. Be with me so I will be safe from harm.” And God did just what Jabez had asked.

Psalm 67:1

Our God, be kind and bless us! Be pleased and smile.

Exodus 32:10

and I'm angry enough to destroy them, so don't try to stop me. But I will make your descendants into a great nation.

Song of Solomon 3:4

Straight after that, I found him. I held him and would not let go until I had taken him to the home of my mother.

Song of Solomon 7:5

Your head is held high like Mount Carmel; your hair is so lovely it holds a king prisoner.

Isaiah 45:11

I am the LORD, the Creator, the holy God of Israel. Do you dare question me about my own nation or about what I have done?

Isaiah 64:7

No one worships in your name or remains faithful. You have turned your back on us and let our sins melt us away.

Hosea 12:4

At Bethel, Jacob wrestled with an angel and won; then with tears in his eyes, he asked for a blessing, and God spoke to us there.

Romans 8:37

In everything we have won more than a victory because of Christ who loves us.

1 Corinthians 15:58

My dear friends, stand firm and don't be shaken. Always keep busy working for the Lord. You know that everything you do for him is worthwhile.

Deuteronomy 9:14

So don't try to stop me! I am going to wipe them out, and no one on earth will remember they ever lived. Then I will let your descendants become an even bigger and more powerful nation than Israel.

Hebrews 5:7

God had the power to save Jesus from death. And while Jesus was on earth, he begged God with loud crying and tears to save him. He truly worshipped God, and God listened to his prayers.