Genesis 32:29

Tell me,. pray thee, thy name.

A new name had been bestowed on Jacob, and this emboldens him to ask the name of his celestial visitor, whom he doubtless recognized as the messenger of Jehovah. It is possible that he wished to know his name in order that he might invoke his help in time of need. If this was his purpose, it was. mistaken one, and the name is not given, perhaps for the same reason that God took the body of Moses. Instead of the name he received. blessing. He had cried, "I will not let thee go, unless thou dost bless me," and in this request he prevailed.

Blessed him.

An interest in the angel's blessing is better than acquaintance with his name. The tree of life is better than the tree of knowledge. Thus Jacob carried his point;--a blessing he wrestled for, and. blessing he had; nor did ever any of his praying seed seek in vain. See how wonderfully God condescends to countenance and to crown importunate prayer. Those who resolve, though God slay them, yet to trust in him, will at length be more than conquerors.-- Henry.