Genesis 32:24–31 recounts a cryptic and theologically significant episode in which Ya’aqov (Jacob) wrestles with an unidentified “man” through the night, leading to the bestowal of the name Yisra’el and Ya’aqov’s subsequent declaration that he had “seen God face-to-face.” This passage has elicited centuries of debate regarding the identity of the “man,” the nature of the encounter, and its broader implications. Central to this discussion is the interpretive methods provided by the ancient Greek translations of the Hebrew Bible, which reveal diverse theological understandings.
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Dec
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Ya’aqov becomes Israel in this week’s Torah Portion, Vayishlakh (He sent), and it teaches us many profound lessons.
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Dec
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“When that Day comes,” says YHWH, won’t I destroy all the wise men of Edom and leave no discernment on Mount ‘Esav?”
The prophet Ovadiah gives only one prophecy and it’s not to Israel. We learn about the Edomites in this week’s haftarah Vayishlach.
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