Strong’s G2474

Ἰσραήλ

Part of speech

Proper Noun, Indeclinable

Transliteration

Israél

Pronunciation

ees-rah-ale'

Definition

Israel

Meaning

(Hebrew), Israel, surname of Jacob, then the Jewish people, the people of God.

Usage

In the New Testament, "Israel" refers to the nation or people of Israel, the descendants of Jacob, whose name was changed to Israel after wrestling with God (Genesis 32:28). It is used to denote the ethnic, cultural, and religious identity of the Jewish people. The term also carries theological significance, representing God's chosen people and His covenant relationship with them.

Bible references

Matthew 2:6;Matthew 2:20;Matthew 2:21;Matthew 8:10;Matthew 9:33;Matthew 10:6;Matthew 10:23;Matthew 15:24;Matthew 15:31;Matthew 19:28;Matthew 27:9;Matthew 27:42;Mark 12:29;Mark 15:32;Luke 1:16;Luke 1:54;Luke 1:68;Luke 1:80;Luke 2:25;Luke 2:32;Luke 2:34;Luke 4:25;Luke 4:27;Luke 7:9;Luke 22:30