Gen 32:25 | NETfull | STEP | When the man saw that he could not defeat Jacob, he struck the socket of his hip so the socket of Jacob’s hip was dislocated while he wrestled with him.

Genesis 32:25

25 When the man ^{▼▼ Heb “he”; the referent (the man) has been specified in the translation for clarity.} saw that he could not defeat Jacob, ^{▼▼ Heb “him”; the referent (Jacob) has been specified in the translation for clarity.} he struck ^{▼▼ 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.} the socket of his hip so the socket of Jacob’s hip was dislocated while he wrestled with him.