Strong’s H6439

פְנוּאֵל

Part of speech

proper name; location; masculine a.

Transliteration

Pnuw'el

Pronunciation

peh-noo-EL

Definition

Penuel

Meaning

Penuel, Peniel

Usage

Penuel, meaning "face of God," is a significant location in the Hebrew Bible. It is the place where Jacob wrestled with a divine being and subsequently named the site to commemorate his encounter with God. The name reflects the profound spiritual experience Jacob had, as he declared, "I have seen God face to face, yet my life has been preserved" (Genesis 32:30, BSB).

Bible references

Genesis 32:30;Genesis 32:31;Judges 8:8;Judges 8:8;Judges 8:9;Judges 8:17;1 Kings 12:25;1 Chronicles 4:4;1 Chronicles 8:25