The story of Peniel
Peniel is a biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Genesis. He is the son of Jacob and Rachel, and the brother of Joseph and Benjamin. He is best known for his encounter with God at the ford of the Jabbok River. According to the Bible, Jacob was on his way to meet his brother Esau when he stopped at the Jabbok River. There, he encountered a mysterious figure who wrestled with him until daybreak. Jacob refused to let go until the figure blessed him, and the figure revealed himself to be God. Jacob then named the place Peniel, meaning "face of God". Peniel is also mentioned in the Book of Joshua, when Joshua and the Israelites crossed the Jordan River. Joshua set up a memorial stone at the place where Jacob had wrestled with God, and he named it Peniel. Peniel is best known for his encounter with God at the ford of the Jabbok River. This encounter is seen as a symbol of God's grace and mercy, and it is a reminder that God is always with us, even in our darkest moments. Peniel is also a reminder that God is willing to meet us where we are and bless us in ways we never expected.
Name meaning
The name "Peniel" (or "Penuel") originates from the Hebrew Bible and is often interpreted to mean "face of God" or "the face of God." It is derived from the Hebrew words "Pene," meaning "face," and "El," meaning "God." The name is most famously associated with a location in the Book of Genesis, where Jacob wrestles with a divine being or angel and subsequently names the place Peniel, saying, "For I have seen God face to face, and yet my life has been preserved" (Genesis 32:30). In this context, it signifies an encounter with the divine or a significant spiritual experience.
Name origin
Hebrew
First mention
Genesis 32:30
Appearances in the Bible
1 mentions