Portal:Bible/Featured chapter/July 21, 2006
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Approaching home Jacob is in fear of Esau, to whom he sends gifts. While sleeping, a man wrestles with him. The "man" pleads to be released, but Jacob demands a blessing. He announces to Jacob that he shall bear the name "Israel" ("one who wrestled with God").
PEOPLE: Jacob - angels - יהוה YHWH God -
PLACES: Mahanaim - Seir, Edom - Jordan River - Peniel
ENGLISH: King James - World English - American Standard