Genesis 32:27 (WEB)
He said to him, “What is your name?” He said, “Jacob”.
Catechism · 1
“From this account, the spiritual tradition of the Church has retained the symbol of prayer as a battle of faith and as the triumph of perseverance.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Gen 32:24-30; Lk 18:1-8.
Fathers and councils · 2
Origen
“And the sun rose, when the vision of God passed by.”” — editor's note: Gen. xxxii. 24–31.
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Justin Martyr
“And Jacob called the name of that place Peniel, for I saw God face to face, and my soul rejoiced.’” — editor's note: Gen. xxxii. 22–30.
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