Genesis 32
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Genesis 32:29-31

29Then Jacob asked, “Please tell me your name.” “Why do you ask my name?” the man replied. Then he blessed Jacob there.

30So Jacob named the place Peniel, explaining, “Certainly I have seen God face to face and have survived.”

31The sun rose over him as he crossed over Penuel, but he was limping because of his hip.

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