Genesis 32:31
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 32:31 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 32:31 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And as he passed over Penuel the sun rose upon him, and he halted upon his thigh." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 32:31 — KJV
“And as he passed over Penuel the sun rose upon him, and he halted upon his thigh.”
— Genesis 32:31 (KJV)
Genesis 32:31 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 32:31
“And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over.”
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“That the waters which came down from above stood and rose up upon an heap very far from the city Adam, that is beside Zaretan: and those that came down toward the sea of the plain, even the salt sea, failed, and were cut off: and the people passed over right against Jericho.”
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“And David arose, and he passed over with the six hundred men that were with him unto Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath.”
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“Then David arose, and all the people that were with him, and they passed over Jordan: by the morning light there lacked not one of them that was not gone over Jordan.”
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“So Joram went over to Zair, and all the chariots with him: and he rose by night, and smote the Edomites which compassed him about, and the captains of the chariots: and the people fled into their tents.”
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