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Peniel

Fausset's Bible Dictionary

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PENIEL or PENUEL ("face of God"). Name given by Jacob to the place where he saw God face to face and wrestled with Him (Genesis 32:30; compare Genesis 33:10; Judges 8:5; Judges 8:8; 1 Kings 12:25).

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Fausset, Andrew R. Entry for 'Peniel'. Fausset's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​fbd/​p/peniel.html. 1949.
 
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