Peniel Mission

noun

Pe·​ni·​el Mission

pə̇ˈnīəl-,

ˈpenēəl-

: one of a number of religious groups centering in California that carry on a program of mass evangelism on city streets

Word History

Etymology

peniel probably from Hebrew Pĕniel, Pĕnuel, literally, face of God, place on the Jabbok river in Jordan where Jacob wrestled with a stranger and received a blessing (Genesis 32: 30 Authorized Version)

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