Charles Spurgeon Commentary Genesis 32:30-31

"And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for, [said he], I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved. And the sun rose upon him as he passed over Penuel, and he limped upon his thigh." — Genesis 32:30-31 (ASV)

And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved. And as he passed over Penuel the sun rose upon him, and he halted upon his thigh.

He was lame, and probably remained lame for life.