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In this section of Luther's Lectures on Genesis the subject is the mature child of God in the school of adversity. Says Luther, “We have seen the triumphs and glory of Jacob … let us now also descend with him into hell and see his sadness and terror.” Extensive treatment is given to a mounting series of afflictions for Jacob. In every affliction, Jacob “wrestles with great infirmity,” and one...

It is very refined and pleasant in theology that Christians are called a שָׂר, or שָׂרָה, of God. שָׂרָה otherwise means a housemother, or mistress, who exercises dominion in a house. Accordingly, believers are princes and masters of God because they struggle with God and conquer. We do not spend time on the other etymology. For it has no meaning if you interpret: “Master with God.” But it is expressly stated here: “You have striven, you have fought with God and men.” The wrestler calls himself not
Volume 6, Pages 142–143