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What does Genesis 32:33 mean?

To this day, the people of Israel don’t eat the tendon attached to the hip socket, because that’s where Jacob’s hip was injured during his struggle. Genesis 32:33 - Modern Text Bible

(This verse explains a tradition that started because Jacob’s hip was hurt in a mysterious encounter. It’s a reminder of that moment and what it meant for Jacob’s story.)