Why Did God Wrestle With Jacob? | In-depth Textual Analysis | Genesis 32

Ever wondered why God wrestled with Jacob that night at the river? And why did he touch his hip? What’s up with that? Find out more in this episode of Masterpiece!
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[@lilymcnabb6621]

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[@johnjeffreys6440]

Jacob wrestled spiritually and overcame, so God wrestled physically IMO.

[@kaymojil7669]

I never had the order of events correct - the victory came from clinging not wrestling. Thank you for your study. Glory to God.

[@LucasGomes-lp8qm]

I have been an atheist my whole life, but for the past few years i’ve been trying to find my faith through videos and books. Just so it happens that I decided to read the bible tonight, and I just read genesis 32, and 5 minutes later this video get’s recommended to me, this must be a sign from God for me to stop wrestling with him. (Sorry if my english is not perfect, not my native language)

[@siewchintham3790]

Don't worry, your english is good. Yes, I believe that this must be a sign from God to stop wrestling with Him. Just open your heart to Jesus and invite Him to be your Lord and Saviour. He is the only way and the truth to Almighty God. Amen .God bless you brother.

[@johnmorgan7947]

❤God bless you 🙏🏼

[@MasterpieceBible]

Thanks for sharing, that's really amazing! English is not my native language either, so no worries. If I can be of any help to you on your journey to faith, let me know. Email address is in the channel details section. Blessings!

Very good, brother. Regards from a greek family in Brazil.

[@MasterpieceBible]

Thanks! Greetings to Brazil. :)

[@stevedill2219]

Chris, a masterful rendering of the life of Jacob. I felt my heart quicken as you tied the wrestling with God events together. I love that over lifetimes a story was created that will stand for all eternity. Such a human story. The people he chose had to empty themselves of self sufficiency in order to obtain EVERYTHING THAT MATTERED - from God. What an incredible gift this is - being known by God, chosen by God, freed from the curse and hope that, in faith, overcomes any terrible thing life can throw at us. We have a destiny that is beyond our wildest dreams.

[@NoahHornberger]

holy spirit led me here, I was just thinking about how Jacob used deception to get the blessing while eating lunch. Then click this and you are teaching on it. Wonderful!

[@christiangerhardt2408]

As a Grappling instructor who is struggling with his own ego this is beautiful.

[@davidhussell8581]

This is a very difficult passage of Scripture to understand. But your good teaching has shed useful light upon it. Thank you. God bless you. From Suffolk, England.

[@MasterpieceBible]

Appreciate the feedback! Greetings from Germany :)

[@markhawbaker1032]

Amen brother. I couldn’t agree more with your thoughts on this portion of scripture about Jacob. God bless!

[@fanussmit1075]

Hi Chris. I am from South Africa. My late father's testimony is based on Genesis 32. It is a remarkable story of how he got saved as a young 18 year old boy....after a train accident in October 1945.

[@MasterpieceBible]

Thanks for sharing!

[@johnjeffreys6440]

Jacob wrestled spiritually and overcame, so God wrestled physically IMO.

[@Crtnmn]

Thank you, I have learned and been helped by this message. What a great God we have. Rule our hearts, Lord, save our land, praise your name.

[@jonnanashko5170]

Thank you so much for sharing this…… recently in my life as I am praying I remember this story from the Bible ….. I have asked GOD for understanding what this story of Jacob wrestling means and what He wanted communicate to me in this story….. It’s been a few months now and suddenly today your explanation popped up while I was surfing KZbin ….. I need to meditate on this message ….. thank you and May GOD bless you and your works…

[@MasterpieceBible]

You're welcome, so glad to hear that!

[@mariarose8815]

Amazing explanation! I had always asked this question but never heard an answer that satisfies. This answer is eye-opening😊 Thank you brother❤

[@dianecourtney2724]

The Holy Spirit led me to your Bible studies 🙏🏼🌷

[@Depression9877]

I'm from Malaysia, and it really helps me a lot by listening to your message. Thank you so much.

[@francoisemahenc2738]

Thank you, very good indeed. Now I have got it, and it is just what my life is centred on, nowadays : not relying on my own strength but holding up on God in trust, not “ leaning on my own understanding” but waiting on his Spirit to clarify things for me, - and it sounds so simple, “‘let go …let God” - but then the ego muscles in : “I can do it! “..and I’m literally stumped again…and again … …Your will be done..

[@MasterpieceBible]

Reality. Thanks for sharing!

[@HiddenView1977]

In agreement with the explanation and break down. Lord grant us wisdom. Thank you for your love, mercy, grace. Jesus Christ is Lord. Amen.

[@feliciabrooks7873]

Wow! Thank you for this revelation. This is amazing, so amazing! We are wonderflly made but i threw wrenches in the works leaving a damage to self but Now i seem self, my dependence is not on or od me, but of God. How in the world i think anything is of me, nice trick of deceit from the devil. We are told, Do NOT be deceived, working on it. Thank you Lord, thank you brother. Praise God. You are right, there is more to this story of Jacob, i love it!

[@BobB777.7]

Welcome back, Chris. Truly this a Master - piece study. And it is so relevant for such a time as this. We are on the very border of the Promised Land ourselves and as the Feast of Trumpets is being celebrated October 2, we will one day hear the sound of trumpets and voices mentioned in the 7th Trumpet in Revelation 11. May God help us to trust God to give us the victory over our flesh to be ready for the Day of Atonement as Christ fulfills His priestly ministry. Thank you brother for such a good Word. Pastor Bob "He touched me, He touched me, and Oh the joy the floods my soul...He touched me and made me whole."

[@mariaruiz447]

I listened because I always wondered about that passage of Scripture… interestingly though, the journey you outlined has been my own journey also and I’ve finally learned that faith in God is not the same as trusting Him. I’ve been slow to learn and I’m so thankful for His patience and mercy while I insist on learning the hard way… The LORD is so amazing. So very thankful for all that He is and all that He does for us all through Christ Jesus our Lord. 🥹 Thank you for clarifying these verses well. ❤

[@MasterpieceBible]

Thanks for sharing. Glad the video was helpful.

[@znikster1011]

Thanks for a great clear word and application - a word in right season for myself.

[@spainman2]

What a BLESSING! Thank you!

[@ChristIsRisen777]

Makes total sense! Thank you, Jesus Christ! †🩸🕊️

[@emmanuelf.zayzayjr.985]

Hi Chris. Thanks for these wonderful teachings. I'm really blessed by them. They have given a beautiful direction to my Bible studies and ministry. I was introduced to your resources by Dr. Denise Kaiser, my Professor. I'm from Liberia. Blessings

[@MasterpieceBible]

So glad to hear that, Emmanuel. Blessings to you as well!

[@cashabea]

So good thankyou

[@comfortablynumb72]

Absolutely wonderful …..your on my must watch list now

[@MVDWalt-tw4gn]

Great teaching. Greetings and prayers from South Africa.

[@MasterpieceBible]

Thanks!

[@coreyphillips6153]

Very interesting. Just came across your channel. Excitedly subscribed. 😁

[@MasterpieceBible]

Thank you!

[@clintbeastwood0286]

Wow praise the Lord!!!

[@SubratnayakSwapna]

Blessed

[@LeahRichards]

Wow, talk about timing! I was thinking of you for the first time in many weeks about an hour ago and wondering when there’d be a new video. Opening my KZbin subscriptions was a happy surprise. ☺️ Thank you so much for this study! The conclusion fits perfectly with Isaiah 30:15… unfortunately human nature fights surrender with a passion. Rich Mullins, in the song ‘Come to Jesus (Untitled Hymn)’, wrote, “…I’d rather fight you for something I don’t really want than to take what you give that I need….” Praise God that because His compassions fail not, we are not consumed! His mercies are new every morning. 🙏🏻 (Lamentations 3)

[@joesbibles5636]

You're back! I love your content, brother. Subscribing now.

[@MasterpieceBible]

Thanks so much! Really appreciate the feedback and support.

[@dhat1607]

Hmmm, dunno. Hip here is likely understated Hebrew idiom for loins. Jacob has always been a wheeler and dealer even with God - see when he left the promised land he bargained with God at Bethel. God is teaching him a lesson here at the Jabok river - by essentially winning the wrestling match by a strike where it matters most. Essentially by fighting dirty - as Jacob has always done before. He is getting a taste of his own medicine here. The next dealing we see of Jacob is completely different - a changed man indeed. Agree with lots of what you said but I think the text is showing of God transforms him in reference to his past. Peace.

[@siegistic]

Well done. :)

[@jorisbezemer]

Thank you brother mist your videos 🙏blessings ❤

[@mikecharles6767]

Thank you 🙏

[@auh2o148]

I haven't watched your videos before, but allow me to interject some further insight I had about this passage many years ago - and it is indeed one of the most misunderstood in all of scripture: The 'wrestling' here is verbal, not physical. This situation was similar to Moses stepping in to save the children of Israel from annhililating wrath. In both cases, there was a detriment to Jacob and Moses. Moses eventually allowed Israel to provoke him at the Rock of Meribah, which disallowed him from entering the promised land. Jacob was "wrestling" with Messiah about Esau's outcome. Messiah wanted to remove Esau the same way He wanted to remove the stiffnecked Israelites. But Moses loved the people, just as Jacob loved his brother, and in Jacob's case - his hip was dislocated. Messiah was trying to explain to Jacob how Esau's people would vex Israel. This is what Messiah wasn't prevailing in - convincing Jacob that His plan is better (just as He does with us all). Messiah then dislodged Jacob's hip, as a testament to how Esau will keep Israel from walking uprightly. Plus, the loin/groin/hip area is what was touched when initiating a covenant with someone. Messiah then changed his name from Jacob (heel, supplanter, deceiver) to Israel (the upright of ELohim). When Jacob saw the sun rising, he wanted to rejoin his family, and it was Messiah Who told him that He wouldn't let Him go until He kneeled (hebrew word meaning 'bless') before Him, and Jacob asked His name, but Messiah retorted, 'why do you want to know My name [when you aren't even doing what I say]?' I hope this helps

[@carolsmith9120]

What an interesting interpretation! -- and one I've never heard before. Intriguing. I always wondered how a mere mortal could prevail against a supernatural being in a physical wrestling match

[@auh2o148]

@carolsmith9120 Exactly! Plus, there's other ridiculous things in the English translation that no one ever addresses: Jacob is supposed to be holding Messiah so that He can't escape?! And even though He can't escape, He's strong enough to reach around and dislocated Jacob's hip?! Furthermore, Jacob is holding Him and won't let Him go (with the excruciating pain from the dislodged hip, no less) until He blesses him - like he just caught a leprechaun and is granted a wish?! Then there's the little issue with Messiah having to leave because the sun's coming up - again, like He's a leprechaun or a vampire?! I can't believe that people just accept this stuff at face value🤔because what I just wrote is where that interpretation leads to.

[@GiancarloSamaniego-g1m]

Beautiful!!!!!

[@maheshsolse]

Blessings...you have so nicely explained the subject point by point...too good....keep it up. Pl provide email id for asking questions...

[@MasterpieceBible]

Thanks! Email address is in the channel details section.

[@tomaszkobus3933]

I began to wonder about the following. Does God intentionally weaken our bodies through health problems? Is physical weakness always a motivation to seek strength in the Lord?

[@timbat4899]

Reviewing the story of this family and Jacob’s children too; they seem to be the most dysfunctional family ever. Yet, God chooses them, of all the family’s, to be His ambassadors (Judah and Levi) to bless all nations/people in the world. Both interesting and amazing how God works. Certainly doesn’t sync with my logic and shocks me so many times with God’s revelation of plan and how he brings mankind into compliance with His plan. I love how Joseph tells his sorry and worthless brothers (including Judah), how they shouldn’t be angry or grieved with themselves because they sold him. Because God sent me before you to preserve life (what forgiveness). Then he reconfirms this later with more clarity; “it wasn’t you who sent me here, but God, and He has made me a father to Pharaoh, lord of all his household and ruler over all the land of Egypt. Later Jacob specifically nails all these sons; with terms like; “uncontrolled as water”, “their swords are implements of violence”, “don’t let my soul enter into their counsel”, “self willed and cruel”, “a ravenous wolf”, “a devourer”. Yet, selected to be the 12 tribes of Israel. Judah and Levi both come from Leah’s womb, the unloved wife who is buried with Jacob while the loved wife, dies prematurely and is buried alone. What a God, His plan certainly doesn’t follow a fairy tale path or great family but they fulfill His plan just like he wanted. Oh Lord, allow me to see and hear You even though my mind’s logic doesn’t sync with Your plan. Give me a heart to trust You and acknowledge how warped and incapable I am of understanding You. Your plans for my life and my family’s, are good. Stop leaning on my own understanding!

[@truthgiver8286]

1 Timothy 6:16 Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.

[@xipus08]

Amen!

[@SaintRegime]

Interesting. I assumed it was because by crippling his hip, Jacob would be unable to ride an animal, due to the pain etc. And would have to walk, and therefore couldn't flee his brother when he returned to his homeland.

[@BobB777.7]

He also had to open the womb of Rebecca. There are 7 barren wombs God opened pointing to the barren womb of Mary. The Word of God is truly fascinating. Thx brother

[@MasterpieceBible]

Was not aware of that. Thanks for sharing!

[@BobB777.7]

@@MasterpieceBible What a beautiful Word: Sarah Rebecca Rachel Hannah Samson’s mom Shunammite woman Elizabeth

[@auh2o148]

​@BobB777.7 He also reopened Leah's womb, when she bore Issachar.

[@PyjamaKing]

Are you saying that if Mary hadn’t given birth to Jesus, her womb would be barren? If so, is there scripture for that?

[@BobB777.7]

@@PyjamaKing Hi. No. I was just saying she was a virgin until the Holy Spirit overshadowed her. I see 7 miraculous supernatural births leading to the supernatural birth of Jesus thru Mary.

[@JacquelineHahn1]

Isaiah 30:15

[@animesquish4314]

Why? 1) Because God wanted to; 2) To play with Jacob ("and for Thy pleasure they are and were created."); 3) to give Jacob a real, upclose personal encounter with Him.

[@edwardjackson9791]

Could it also be a foreshadowing of how Israel, as a nation, continues throughout their history to wrestle with God?

[@MasterpieceBible]

Yes, the story of Jacob is the story of his descendants. Same with Abraham, for example, as the many parallels to the experience of Israel demonstrate.

[@shantor100]

Wrestling all night is weird too

[@jimjuri6490]

God never wrestles with anyone. Those who believe that God did so with Jacob and that Jacob won need help. Not of a literary kind. That was an angel who had taken a human form. It states this clearly. Jesus pointed out that God is a SPIRIT (John 4:24). Wrestling with a spirit is far more than impossible.

[@andreitone]

God did not wrestle with Jacob, but Jacob wrestled with God. Beside the spiritual meaning, which is for each of us to ponder and grasp, there is also physical truth in the story. After the Flood, because the earth was now cleansed, it pleased God to come down in human form - but not in flesh - like an angel, and live among men. He was called Melchizedek. It was He who met and gave bread (Love) and wine (Wisdom) to Abraham, talked to him as a man before Sodom and Gomorrah, and with Whom IsraEl wrestled.

[@andreitone]

And he wrestled with God for His blessing, because 'the Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.' Which translates like this - 'The Kingdom of God is won by those who are determined and who persevere'.

[@FelixFortunaRex]

Seems Jacob wrestles with god and god breaks Jacob’s hip is pretty sweet move. Tho if god had to cheat to beat Jacob then what’s up with that. Judges would give a TKO I think.

[@yvonnesolomon2126]

He was always in struggle with Esau d masculine king, instead of fighting Esau he turns to God n that's d key to Isreal s salvation

[@joshferns7114]

Jacob didnt wrestle with God Almighty but with an angel, even angels and people are called God. Hosea 12:4 He struggled with the angel and overcame him; he wept and begged for his favor. He found him at Bethel and talked with him there-

[@junvillafane]

isnt it an angel whom jacob wrestled with? not God?

[@yvonnesolomon2126]

After d encounter with d living God Jacob acknowledge Esau as king which transformed Esau, n Jacob was helped by Esau to settle down.

[@brucegraham3606]

No one can see the face of GOD and live. Moses could not see GOD's face, even though he desperately wanted to. Then there was Abraham and Sarah, both saw GOD, even gave Him (and two angels), a meal. I have no idea.

[@BillBiggs1]

I’m pretty sure it was an angel he wrestled

[@lokisfriend]

My Bible says Jacob wrestles ( not fought) with an angel, certainly not with God.

[@michaelhaigh9182]

He did not wrestle with God it was a Angel maybe Jacob thought he wrestled with God ? There the anwer as nobody has seen God John 1 v 18

[@RT-qz5ci]

I always understood that to mean nobody had seen God the father in whatever his true form is. Obviously he can take the form of a man or anything else, which is a simple explanation for what Jacob saw.

[@michaelhaigh9182]

@@RT-qz5ci God want do that it want make him God Gods all ways God so it was a Angel that Jacob wrestled with

[@theweasy1]

Is that why God broke my hip? 😮

[@dannycook4522]

God did not wrestle with Jacob, his messenger an angel of God wrestled with him.

[@badonlikoy5571]

It was not God who wrestled with Jacob, because God is Spirit. You cannot see Him. But it was one of the three who visited to Abraham and said to Abraham, Is anything too hard for the LORD (Genesis 18 :14). And the Angel of His presence saved them (Isaiah 63 :9). And Jesus said, Abraham was greatly rejoiced to see My day (John 8 :56). Because Jesus said, before Abraham was I Am (John 8:58). So, that was Jesus who wrestled with Jacob, but not God the Father.

[@MasterpieceBible]

I agree. It was not God the Father but God the Son.

[@the_ure]

Is ra El = struggles with God

[@VinceGuthrie]

JEREMIAH 7 says that the Abortionist has never repented yet, pointing to the DEMOCRATIC Believers. Fear of the LORD is the beginning of Knowledge and Wisdom

[@NeedAVacay-y5u]

Jesus Christ, who is God in the flesh, wanted no one to die, so He gave His life so that anyone who believes in Him can have everlasting life. Romans 10:9 "because if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." - NET

[@wberckmann]

God is Spirit and can't live in matter. You need to read with more insight and clarity of thought. Jacob was "wrestling" struggling with his own character faults and flaws, what you might call his sinful past, and reaching out to God to redeem him from himself, from his own false sense of ego. In the end, he won the victory by yielding to God, as we all must do and as Paul counsels us to do - bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. You have some good intuitions, but they need to be cultivated to a higher understanding of God, not a mortal magnified, but the Infinite All, outside the flesh.

[@Deleteriously]

Why does anyone think God wrestled with Jacob?! The text doesn't say it explicitly or implicitly!

[@Adam-ud3tk]

What a load of balony

[@Bill-b8k]

No who cares

[@kojikicklighter371]

Jacob wrestled with preincarnate Jesus

[@MasterpieceBible]

I agree

[@kingdavid255]

You had me until you said Jesus. Jacob fought G-d. Not Jesus. Had Jesus have fought Jacob would he not remember that and by the time he lived had known who Israel was?

[@MasterpieceBible]

Not sure what you're getting at. You're saying Jesus didn't know who Israel was?