^{24 Ref} Jacob was left alone, and wrestled with a man there until the breaking of the day.

^{25 Ref} When he saw that he didn't prevail against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh, and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was strained, as he wrestled.

^{26 Ref} The man said, "Let me go, for the day breaks." Jacob said, "I won't let you go, unless you bless me."

²⁷ He said to him, "What is your name?" He said, "Jacob."

^{28 Ref} He said, "Your name will no longer be called 'Jacob,' but, 'Israel,' for you have fought with God and with men, and have prevailed."

^{29 Ref} Jacob asked him, "Please tell me your name." He said, "Why is it that you ask what my name is?" He blessed him there.

^{30 Ref} Jacob called the name of the place Peniel{Peniel means "face of God."}: for, he said, "I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved."

^{31 Ref} The sun rose on him as he passed over Peniel, and he limped because of his thigh.