Genesis - Lesson 78 - Gen. 32:22-32 - JACOB WRESTLES WITH WHO?

Genesis - Lesson 78 - Gen. 32:22-32 - JACOB WRESTLES WITH WHO?

From LIGHT OF MENORAH by Rev John Ferret

May 1, 2026 · 34 min · Episode 274

About this episode

Rev John Ferret explores the identity of the 'man' Jacob wrestles with in Genesis 32:22-32, discussing various interpretations and insights from the Bible.

Jacob wrestles with a man. This is what it says in the Hebrew in Gen. 32:24. Who is this "man?" The rabbis say it is the devil himself, HaSatan - the adversary. Some Christian scholars say it is Jesus! Others say it is the Angel of the Lord. But, what does the Bible say? Are there strong hints in the text that give us an idea of who this "man" is? Come and join us in the Torah study. Come as we put the Bible into its historical context and discover things that are hidden but are now being brought to light by Ruach HaKodesh - the רוח הקודש Holy Spirit, our teacher given to us on Shavuot after Jesus' Resurrection. Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? (Ferret ... near ancient Bethel in Israel) What's his background? Why should I listen to him? Check his background at this link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

People in this episode

Host: Rev John Ferret

Topics covered

  • Jacob's wrestling
  • Biblical interpretation
  • Historical context
  • Torah study
  • Spiritual insights

Keywords

  • Genesis
  • Jacob
  • wrestling
  • HaSatan
  • Jesus
  • Angel of the Lord
  • Torah
  • spirituality
  • historical context

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ruach HaKodesh

Places: ancient Bethel in Israel

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