Genesis 32:28

Genesis 32:28 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

28Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel,32:28 Israel probably means he struggles with God. because you have struggled with God and with humans and have overcome.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

28Then he said, “Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but 32:28 I.e., he who contends with God; or God contendsIsrael; for you have contended with God and with men, and have prevailed.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

28He said, “Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but I.e. he who strives with God; or God strivesIsrael; for you have striven with God and with men and have prevailed.”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

28And He said, “Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but 32:28 “He who strives with God,” or “God strives.”Israel; for you have struggled with God and with men and have prevailed.” [Hos 12:3, 4]

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

28Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob,32:28 Jacob means he grasps the heel or he deceives. but Israel,32:28 Israel means he struggles with God. because you have struggled with God and with men, and you have prevailed.”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

28Then the man said, “Your name will not be Jacob anymore. Instead, it will be Israel. You have wrestled with God and with people. And you have won.”

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