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Modern-day Israel is named after the ancient kingdom of Israel, which was named after Israel (an alternate name for Jacob son of Isaac son of Abraham).

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What was Israel's name?

The country of Israel was earlier called Canaan. The person named Israel was at first named Jacob (Genesis ch.35).


What the ancient Hebrews call their nation?

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What famous father is the nation of Israel named for in the Bible?

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Is there a woman in the Bible named Israel?

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The word "Jew" comes from "Judaism" which comes from the name Judah, which is also the name of one of the 12 Jewish tribes. The country is named for the Jacob of the Old Testament in Genesis 35:10, 'God said to him, "Your name is Jacob, but you will no longer be called Jacob; your name will be Israel." So he named him Israel.'


What was the land named after Abraham's grandson?

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