Bible dictionary for children
Peniel
Peniel, also spelled Penuel, is the place name Jacob gives after his mysterious encounter.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Peniel, also spelled Penuel, is the place name Jacob gives after his mysterious encounter. It means face of God.
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How can naming a place help someone remember what happened there?
An example from the Bible
Genesis 32 connects the name with Jacob's experience of wrestling and receiving a blessing. The name remembers the encounter rather than naming a new person.
Read Genesis 32:30 ↗A little more to explore
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Related reading: Genesis 32:30
Jacob called the name of the place Peniel; for he said, “I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.”Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
