And God said unto him, Thy name [is] Jacob: thy name shall not be called any more Jacob, but Israel shall be thy name: and he called his name Israel.
Ver. 10. And God said unto him, &c.] It is usual with God to revive and renew the promises with fresh supplies of comforts upon the hearts of his faithful servants, for the further confirmation of their faith and hope. Thus he seals to us at every sacrament, besides those sweet supplies of the Spirit of promise, επιχορηγια , Php 1:19 whereby we are daily sealed to the day of redemption, as the merchant's goods are signed with his seal. Ephesians 1:13 ; Eph 4:30