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Wrestling the Almighty
In the night, Jacob orders his family to cross the ford of Jabbok. When all have crossed but Jacob, an angel of the Lord appears and wrestles with him until sunrise. Jacob will not surrender and demands a blessing from his heaven-sent opponent. "Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel" the angel proclaims, "for you have struggled with God and with men, and have prevailed." (Genesis 32:22–31)
- Morgan Bible (image 39), medieval illuminated manuscript, 13th century.
- نسخة مورجان للكتاب المقدس (صورة 39)، مخطوطة مزخرفة من العصور الوسطى، القرن الثالث عشر.