Genesis 32:27
World English Bible (WEB)
He said to him, “What is your name?” He said, “Jacob”.
In context
25 When he saw that he didn’t prevail against him, the man touched the hollow of his thigh, and the hollow of Jacob’s thigh was strained as he wrestled.
26 The man said, “Let me go, for the day breaks.” Jacob said, “I won’t let you go unless you bless me.”
27 He said to him, “What is your name?” He said, “Jacob”.
28 He said, “Your name will no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have fought with God and with men, and have prevailed.”
29 Jacob asked him, “Please tell me your name.” He said, “Why is it that you ask what my name is?” So he blessed him there.
Genesis 32:27 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- He said to him, “What is your name?” He said, “Jacob”.
- KJV King James Version
- And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- “What is your name?” the man asked. “Jacob,” he replied.
- ASV American Standard Version
- And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- And he saith unto him, 'What [is] thy name?' and he saith, 'Jacob.'
- DBY Darby Translation
- And he said to him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob.
- WBS Webster Bible
- And he said to him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob.