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Genesis 32:25
New English Translation
Genesis 32:25
New English Translation
25 When the man[a] saw that he could not defeat Jacob,[b] he struck[c] the socket of his hip so the socket of Jacob’s hip was dislocated while he wrestled with him.
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- Genesis 32:25 tn Heb “he”; the referent (the man) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
- Genesis 32:25 tn Heb “him”; the referent (Jacob) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
- Genesis 32:25 tn Or “injured”; traditionally “touched.” The Hebrew verb translated “struck” has the primary meanings “to touch; to reach; to strike.” It can, however, carry the connotation “to harm; to molest; to injure.” God’s “touch” cripples Jacob—it would be comparable to a devastating blow.
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