Genesis 32:26 New International Version (NIV) 26 Then the man said, “Let me go, for it is daybreak.” But Jacob replied, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.” Jacob wrestled all night to be blessed. He was persistent. He would not give up. He would not let go....

Genesis 32:9-12 New International Version (NIV) 9 Then Jacob prayed, “O God of my father Abraham, God of my father Isaac, Lord, you who said to me, ‘Go back to your country and your relatives, and I will make you prosper,’ 10 I am unworthy of all the kindness and...

Genesis 32:3 New International Version (NIV) 3 Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom. The last time Jacob had seen his brother, his brother had been ready to kill him. Jacob had stolen the family blessing. Esau...

Genesis 31:49 New International Version (NIV) 49 It was also called Mizpah, because he said, “May the Lord keep watch between you and me when we are away from each other. For an agreement to be binding, there had to be a third party to witness the agreement. Jacob and...

Genesis 32:1 New International Version (NIV) Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau 32 Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God met him. Angels would often appear in human form, but they must have looked different. Jacob recognized them at once. Why would angels of God...

Genesis 31:38-41 New International Version (NIV) 38 “I have been with you for twenty years now. Your sheep and goats have not miscarried, nor have I eaten rams from your flocks. 39 I did not bring you animals torn by wild beasts; I bore the loss myself. And you...