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God said to him, "Your name is Jacob. Your name shall not be Jacob any more, but your name will be Israel." He named him Israel.
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A New, More Honorable Name
Commentators explain that the name change from Jacob to Israel signifies a promotion in spiritual status. While 'Jacob' referred to his struggle with his brother, 'Israel' honors his victorious struggle with God. The new name isn't meant to erase the old one but to show that the identity of 'Israel' is far more glorious and significant.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
8. דברה deborâh — Deborah, “bee.” בּכוּת אלּון 'alôn-bākût, Allon-bakuth, “oak of weeping.”
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19th Century
Anglican
THE TÔLDÔTH ISAAC (Genesis 25:19 – 35:29).
THE BIRTH OF ISAAC’S SONS.
Abraham b…
16th Century
Protestant
Thy name shall not be called any more Jacob. We have previously given the meaning of these words. The former name is not abolished, but th…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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