Genesis 32:27
“And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob.”
KJV
Read in Genesis 32Meaning
Jacob speaks his own name in response to the question, preparing directly for the new name announced next.
Read carefully
The narrative function is clear even if interpreters find additional symbolism; speculative psychological meanings are not required by the verse itself.
Reflection
Before the new name is given, Jacob must answer from the identity by which he has been known throughout the story.