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Berean Standard Bible

“The sun rose above him as he passed by Penuel, and he was limping because of his hip.”

Genesis 32:31

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After wrestling through the night at the Jabbok, Jacob is renamed Israel and crosses into the land where he must face Esau. The dawn that follows closes one of the strangest scenes in Genesis.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The sun rose above him as he passed by Penuel, and he was limping because of his hip.

World English Bible (WEB)

The sun rose on him as he passed over Peniel, and he limped because of his thigh.

King James Version (KJV)

And as he passed over Penuel the sun rose upon him, and he halted upon his thigh.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And the sun rose upon him as he passed over Penuel, and he limped upon his thigh.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And while he was going past Peniel, the sun came up. And he went with unequal steps because of his damaged leg.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y salióle el sol pasado que hubo á Peniel; y cojeaba de su anca.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Salía el sol cuando Jacob emprendió el camino, y renqueaba a causa de su cadera.

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