Genesis 32:30
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 32
“And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.”Genesis 32:30
What Does Genesis 32:30 Mean?
Genesis 32:30 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 32, verse 30 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Genesis 32:30 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 16:13“And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me?”Exodus 33:20“And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.”Judges 13:22“And Manoah said unto his wife, We shall surely die, because we have seen God.”Matthew 5:8“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”Genesis 32:24“And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day.”Exodus 33:11“And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle.”Judges 6:22“And when Gideon perceived that he was an angel of the LORD, Gideon said, Alas, O LORD God! for because I have seen an angel of the LORD face to face.”Hebrews 12:14“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:”1 Corinthians 13:12“For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.”Genesis 22:14“And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen.”Exodus 24:10“And they saw the God of Israel: and there was under his feet as it were a paved work of a sapphire stone, and as it were the body of heaven in his clearness.”Numbers 12:8“With him will I speak mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in dark speeches; and the similitude of the LORD shall he behold: wherefore then were ye not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?”Isaiah 6:5“Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts.”1 John 4:12“No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.”Genesis 12:7“And the LORD appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the LORD, who appeared unto him.”Deuteronomy 5:24“And ye said, Behold, the LORD our God hath shewed us his glory and his greatness, and we have heard his voice out of the midst of the fire: we have seen this day that God doth talk with man, and he liveth.”Exodus 33:19“And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy.”Judges 6:23“And the LORD said unto him, Peace be unto thee; fear not: thou shalt not die.”Judges 8:8“And he went up thence to Penuel, and spake unto them likewise: and the men of Penuel answered him as the men of Succoth had answered him.”John 1:18“No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.”
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