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Genesis 32:28

Jacob is told that his name will be Israel because he has fought with God and with men and has prevailed, explicitly identifying the divine encounter.

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Jacob is told that his name will be Israel because he has fought with God and with men and has prevailed, explicitly identifying the divine encounter.

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Jacob is told that his name will be Israel because he has fought with God and with men and has prevailed, explicitly identifying the divine encounter.

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Jacob Wrestles with God

Jacob wrestled through the night and received the name Israel before meeting Esau.

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