Rabbi Admits Christians Were Right All Along!

For years, Jewish scholars have accused Christians of misinterpreting the Scripture, arguing that the belief in God appearing in human form is an invention of the New Testament rather than a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. 

However, the Hebrew Bible itself provides clear evidence that God has appeared in physical form. One of the most compelling examples of this is found in Genesis 32, where Jacob wrestles with God.

What makes this even more significant is that Rabbi Tovia Singer, a well-known critic of Christianity, explicitly admitted that this is true. 

If even a well-known Rabbi acknowledges this truth, it raises an important question—what other Old Testament passages confirm the Christian understanding of God?

Keep reading as we explore how Genesis 32 and other Scriptures reveal the divine nature of Christ.

Jacob Wrestles with God: A Direct Old Testament Confirmation

Genesis 32 recounts Jacob’s preparation to meet his estranged brother Esau, who had once vowed to kill him. Filled with fear, Jacob prays earnestly, seeking God’s protection and recalling the promises made to Abraham, Isaac, and himself.

Rather than simply reassuring Jacob with words, God physically appears and wrestles with him throughout the night.

This is a profound moment—Jacob, a mere man, is engaged in a physical struggle with the divine. The passage makes it unmistakably clear that this was not just an angel or a vision, but God Himself.

“And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day.” – Genesis 32: 24

Jacob refuses to let go until he receives a blessing. In response, God changes Jacob’s name to Israel, signifying a transformation in his identity. 

“And He said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.” – Genesis 32:28

After the encounter, Jacob names the place Peniel, which means “the face of God,” and declares, “I have seen God face to face, and yet my life was spared.”

“And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.” – Genesis 32:30

These passages provide undeniable proof that God appeared in physical form in the Old Testament. If God could do this in Genesis, then the idea of Him appearing in human form as Jesus Christ is not only possible—it is the logical fulfillment of Biblical prophecy.

Rabbi Tovia Singer’s Contradictory Explanation

Rabbi Tovia Singer has built his reputation by arguing that Christians distort the Scripture to fit their beliefs. However, in a surprising admission, he clearly stated in one of his videos:

“In Genesis 32, if you read the text yourself, Jacob is wrestling with God, and he says, ‘I saw God and survived.” – Rabbi Tovia Singer

This statement is significant because it directly contradicts Rabbi Singer’s usual claim that God appearing as a man is unbiblical.

Realizing the implications of his admission, he quickly attempted to revise his argument by citing Hosea 12, which refers to Jacob’s opponent as an Angel (Malak).

However, this rebuttal is full of logical flaws. Here are three critical points from this passage:

“He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God: yea, he had power over the angel, and prevailed: he wept, and made supplication unto him: he found him in Beth-el, and there he spake with us; even the LORD God of hosts; the LORD is his memorial.” – Hosea 12:3-5

• Jacob had power with God (Hosea 12:3) – This verse clearly states that Jacob’s struggle was with God, confirming the Genesis 32 account. His opponent was not merely human or angelic but divine.

• Jacob wept and made supplication (Hosea 12:4) – The passage describes Jacob praying to the one he wrestled with. If his opponent were just an angel, this act would have been blasphemous. Jacob’s response confirms that he recognized his opponent as God in a veiled, physical form.

• The Lord God of hosts (Hosea 12:5) – The passage concludes by identifying the being Jacob wrestled with as “the Lord God of hosts.” This leaves no doubt that it was God Himself. The term malak (messenger) in verse 4 does not contradict this but instead affirms that God appeared as a messenger, similar to other Old Testament theophanies.

By attempting to use Hosea 12 to override Genesis 32, Rabbi Singer Rabbi Singer shows preference for Hosea over Genesis. We could just as easily do the opposite and say Genesis has preference.

This shows the weakness in his argument.

His attempt to dismiss his statement actually strengthens the Christian argument—that God appearing in human form is not a Christian invention but a Biblical reality.

Why This Matters for the Christian Faith

Many have claimed that the belief in God taking on human form is a later Christian invention. However, Genesis 32 clearly establishes this concept in the Old Testament.

If God appeared in physical form to Jacob, then it aligns with the Scripture that He later appeared as Jesus Christ.

This event is more than an Old Testament story—it foreshadows Christ. Jacob wrestled with God in human form. Later, Jesus, fully God in the flesh, walked among us, taught, and brought salvation.

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