Charles Ellicott Commentary Genesis 32:30

"And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for, [said he], I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved." — Genesis 32:30 (ASV)

Peniel. — Elsewhere Penuel, and so it probably should be read here. It means, “the face of God.” For the rest of the verse, see Note on Genesis 16:13.