Hebrew Word Study · Strong’s H6439
פְּנוּאֵל
pe.nu.el · “Peniel”
Used 10 times across 4 books
Definition
§ Penuel or Peniel = "facing God"
the place named by Jacob when he wrestled with God and located on the north bank of the Jabbok close to the Jordan
Where it appears
Genesis2
Judges4
1 Kings1
1 Chronicles3
In the text
Genesis 32:31And as he passed over Penuel the sun rose upon him, and he halted upon his thigh.Genesis 32:32Therefore the children of Israel eat not of the sinew which shrank, which is upon the hollow of the thigh, unto this day: because he touched the hollow of Jacob’s thigh in the sinew that shrank.Judges 8:8And he went up thence to Penuel, and spake unto them likewise: and the men of Penuel answered him as the men of Succoth had answered him.Judges 8:9And he spake also unto the men of Penuel, saying, When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower.Judges 8:17And he beat down the tower of Penuel, and slew the men of the city.1 Kings 12:25Then Jeroboam built Shechem in mount Ephraim, and dwelt therein; and went out from thence, and built Penuel.1 Chronicles 4:4And Penuel the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These are the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah, the father of Beth–lehem.1 Chronicles 8:25And Iphedeiah, and Penuel, the sons of Shashak;
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