Strong’s H3290

יַעֲקֹב

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Ya`aqob

Pronunciation

yah-ah-kobe

Definition

Jacob

Meaning

Jaakob

Usage

The name Jacob is traditionally understood to mean "he grasps the heel" or "supplanter," reflecting the biblical narrative of Jacob grasping his twin brother Esau's heel at birth (Genesis 25:26). Jacob is a central patriarchal figure in the Hebrew Bible, known for his role in the lineage of the Israelites, his twelve sons forming the twelve tribes of Israel, and his personal transformation after wrestling with God, leading to his name being changed to Israel (Genesis 32:28).

Bible references

Genesis 25:26;Genesis 25:27;Genesis 25:28;Genesis 25:29;Genesis 25:30;Genesis 25:31;Genesis 25:33;Genesis 25:33;Genesis 25:34;Genesis 27:6;Genesis 27:11;Genesis 27:15;Genesis 27:17;Genesis 27:19;Genesis 27:21;Genesis 27:22;Genesis 27:22;Genesis 27:30;Genesis 27:30;Genesis 27:36;Genesis 27:41;Genesis 27:41;Genesis 27:42;Genesis 27:46;Genesis 28:1