peniel mission

peniel mission
\\pə̇ˈnīəl-, ˈpenēəl-\ noun
Usage: usually capitalized P&M
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 (Gen 32: 30 AV)
: one of a number of religious groups centering in California that carry on a program of mass evangelism on city streets

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