0
The first appearance of the word is in Genesis, chap. 32, verse 29, where Jacob's name is changed by a mysterious figure with whom he has wrestled through the night, and who -- it is generally agreed -- is sent by heaven. The next obvious question is: What does the name mean ? There are several suggestions from various Hebrew scholars and commentators. His original name "Jacob" is related to the noun for 'heel', and to the verbs for 'outsmart' or 'deceive'; the name might suggest that through trickery and deceit, Jacob received blessings to which he was not entitled. His new name "Israel" is related to the nouns for 'authority', 'superiority', and 'prince'.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Did Jesus live in the Mediterranean?
He lived in Isareal.
Why is it named after Benjamin?
Benjamin is a famous tribe of isareal.
Where did National Council of Churches start?
they started in the place called Isareal.
What is Christian pilgrism?
Christians visit Isareal and Jordan and Egypt , when they make a pilgrimage.
What were the known countries at Jesus time where the one powerful person will arise from after the Rapture?
isareal
How did Saul reign end?
Even though Saul as the first king of Isareal was good , he ended as a very poor king as he was the first king of Isareal , we can see how bad his rergn ended when he says. I ran a bad race, and lost my race.
Who are the Jews footballer?
The Liverpool winger Yoosi Benayoun, and Ben AHim are two footballers from Isareal.
Who was saul and what did he do?
a giant of a man
Why is Jerusalem important to the New Testament?
The bible says that Jerusalem will once again be the capital of Isareal . And there will be a new Jerusalem.
Who was Isareal's children?
Israelites were considered to be Israel's children. There were 12 Tribes of Israel that made up this group of people. The tribes are of Jewish decent.
Who raised 12 ons and became 12 tribes of Israel?
It was Jacob who raised 12 sons, who later become the 12 tribes of Isareal.
Who are the eight kings in the bible?
The kings of Isareal were many, some were good some were evil, Saul, David, Solomon, Jehu,Manasseh, Josah, , AhazOmri.
