Strong's H6439 · Hebrew
פְּנוּאֵל
Pᵉnûwʼêl · /pen-oo-ale'/
Definition
Penuel or Peniel, a place East of Jordan; also (as Penuel) the name of two Israelites
KJV: Peniel, Penuel.
Root / derivation: or (more properly,) פְּנִיאֵל; from H6437 (פָּנָה) and H410 (אֵל); face of God;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered פְּנוּאֵל across 8 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis2 verses
Judges3 verses
And he went up thence to Penuel, and spake unto them likewise: and the men of Penuel answered him as the men of Succoth had answered him.
Judges 8:9And he spake also unto the men of Penuel, saying, When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower.
Judges 8:17And he beat down the tower of Penuel, and slew the men of the city.
1 Kings1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H6439 (Pᵉnûwʼêl) mean?
Penuel or Peniel, a place East of Jordan; also (as Penuel) the name of two Israelites
How many times does H6439 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H6439 (פְּנוּאֵל) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Penuel.”
How is Pᵉnûwʼêl translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H6439 is rendered as “Penuel” (8×), “Peniel” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word פְּנוּאֵל come from?
or (more properly,) פְּנִיאֵל; from H6437 (פָּנָה) and H410 (אֵל); face of God;