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GENESIS CHAPTER 32
The angels of God meet Jacob, Gen_32:1. He calls them God’s host, and the place Mahanaim, Gen_32:2. Sends messengers to his brother Esau, Gen_32:3-5. They return, and bring word that Esau comes to meet him with four hundred men, Gen_32:6. Jacob is afraid; divides his people and cattle into two bands, Gen_32:7. Gives orders concerning them, Gen_32:8; prays to God in a very fervent and humble manner, Gen_32:9-12; sends presents to his brother, with directions; gets his wives and children over the ford by night, Gen_32:13-23. Jacob wrestles with God, and prevails; is called Israel: God blesseth him; he inquires after God’s name; calls the place Peniel: Jacob halts, Gen_32:24-31. The Jews’ observation in memorial of it, Gen_32:32.
In visible, human, and glorious shape, as they frequently appeared to the patriarchs.