Genesis 32:25

Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 32

“And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob’s thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him.”Genesis 32:25

What Does Genesis 32:25 Mean?

Genesis 32:25 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 32, verse 25 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (16)

These passages are connected to Genesis 32:25 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

2 Corinthians 12:7“And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.”Genesis 19:22“Haste thee, escape thither; for I cannot do anything till thou be come thither. Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar.”Hosea 12:3“He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:”Genesis 32:31“And as he passed over Penuel the sun rose upon him, and he halted upon his thigh.”Genesis 32:32“Therefore the children of Israel eat not of the sinew which shrank, which is upon the hollow of the thigh, unto this day: because he touched the hollow of Jacob’s thigh in the sinew that shrank.”Isaiah 41:14“Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the LORD, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.”Isaiah 45:11“Thus saith the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker, Ask me of things to come concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands command ye me.”Matthew 20:31“And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou son of David.”Matthew 26:41“Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”Numbers 14:13“And Moses said unto the LORD, Then the Egyptians shall hear it, (for thou broughtest up this people in thy might from among them;)”Psalms 30:6“And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved.”Matthew 15:22“And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.”Mark 6:5“And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them.”Matthew 26:44“And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.”Luke 11:5“And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves;”Luke 13:24“Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.”

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