# Bible: Did Jacob (aka Israel) wrestle with God or an angel? (Genesis 32:24)

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> [@GreysonCarlisle](#):
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> It is widely (but not universally) described by christians as being a theophany, or an appearance by Jesus before the incarnation.

Sounds like something that should be brought up in this thread:  
[Are there bible verses that Jews and Christians disagree on the translation? - General Questions - Straight Dope Message Board](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-bible-verses-that-jews-and-christians-disagree-on-the-translation/951084/88)

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