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Bible Commentaries
Scofield's Reference Notes Scofield's Notes
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Bibliographical Information
Scofield, C. I. "Scofield Reference Notes on Genesis 32". "Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/srn/genesis-32.html. 1917.
Scofield, C. I. "Scofield Reference Notes on Genesis 32". "Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)". https://www.studylight.org/
Whole Bible (48)Old Testament (1)Individual Books (4)
Verse 1
angel
(See Scofield " :-") .
Verse 2
Mahanaim
i.e. two hosts, or bands -- the visible band, Jacob and his servants; the invisible band, God's angels. Cf. 2 Kings 6:13-17.
Verse 3
Edom
i.e. Esau's country. Genesis 25:30. (See Scofield "Genesis 25:30- :") .
Verse 24
and there wrestled
Jacob's crisis. Cf. Joshua 5:13-15; Job 42:5; Job 42:6; Isaiah 6:1-8; Jeremiah 1:4-9; Ezekiel 1:28; Ezekiel 2:1-7; Daniel 10:1-12; Acts 9:1-6; Revelation 1:13-18.
Verse 28
shall be no more called Jacob
Both names are applied to the nation descended from Jacob. When used characteristically "Jacob" is the name for the natural posterity of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; "Israel" for the spiritual part of the nation. See Isaiah 9:8. The "word" was sent to all the people, "Jacob," but it "lighted upon Israel," i.e. was comprehended by the spiritual part of the people. See "Israel" Genesis 12:2; Genesis 12:3.
(See Scofield "Genesis 12:3- :") .