Genesis 32:25
New English Translation
25 When the man[a] saw that he could not defeat Jacob,[b] he struck[c] the socket of his hip so the socket of Jacob’s hip was dislocated while he wrestled with him.
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- Genesis 32:25 tn Heb “he”; the referent (the man) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
- Genesis 32:25 tn Heb “him”; the referent (Jacob) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
- Genesis 32:25 tn Or “injured”; traditionally “touched.” The Hebrew verb translated “struck” has the primary meanings “to touch; to reach; to strike.” It can, however, carry the connotation “to harm; to molest; to injure.” God’s “touch” cripples Jacob—it would be comparable to a devastating blow.
Genesis 32:25
New International Version
25 When the man saw that he could not overpower him, he touched the socket of Jacob’s hip(A) so that his hip was wrenched as he wrestled with the man.
Genesis 32:25
King James Version
25 And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him.
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