Wrestling with the angel

Jacob wrestles with the angel on a hilltop. Etching by R. Earlom, 1766, after S. Rosa. | Wellcome Collection

Jacob wrestling with the angel

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The picture relates to a story in the old testament when "Jacob was left alone, and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of day". Jacob wrestles with his opponent all day and night until the break of dawn.At this point the opponent reveals himself as an Angel and gives Jacob a blessing.------For Full Interpretation go to: http://taoeaac.blogspot.com

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Jacob and the angel. 1865. Alexander Louis Leloir. http://hadrian6.tumblr.com

Details: This dreamlike painting shows Jacob’s encounter with an angel on his journey home to Canaan. Jacob had sent his family and servants ahead to meet his twin brother Esau, along with his best livestock to be given as a peace offering. Left alone in the night, Jacob met a stranger and wrestled him until dawn. The angel, realizing he could not prevail, put Jacob’s hip out of joint and implored, “Let me go, for the day is breaking.” Jacob refused without a blessing. The angel asked Jacob…

One of God’s stranger affections is the special love He had for Jacob of the Old Testament. We are reading through this story in daily Mass this week. According to some, the name Jacob means “grabber” or “usurper.” Even while still in his mother Rebekah’s womb, Jacob wrestled with his twin brother, Esau. Although Esau … Continue reading "A Battle You Can’t Afford to Win – The Story of Jacob’s Conversion"