It is in this wrestling that Jacob 'prevails with God', and realises that he has seen God face to face. He has overcome not God but his own rivalry. After this mysterious struggle he was able to recognise his wrongdoing and look his brother Esau in the face. Thus he was able to learn to live in peace with his brother—and become Israel, a community of brethren.
Carlisle "Hallo Jacob wie geht es dir?
Rudis letzte Worte zu mir waren: 'Ich will keine öffentliche Trauerfeier - aus Angst vor den Jacob Sisters.' Das respektiere ich.
Ich habe meinen Kindern gesagt, dass ich keine öffentliche Beerdigung will. Aus Angst vor den Jacob Sisters! Mit ihren komischen Pudeln zerstören sie doch jede Atmosphäre.
