Strong’s H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵל
Part of speech
Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration
Yisra'el
Pronunciation
yis-rah-EL
Definition
Israel
Meaning
Jisrael
Usage
The name "Israel" is first given to Jacob after he wrestles with the angel of the Lord (Genesis 32:28). It signifies one who has struggled with God and humans and has prevailed. The term is used to refer to the descendants of Jacob, the nation of Israel, and the land promised to them by God.
Bible references
Genesis 32:28;Genesis 32:32;Genesis 33:20;Genesis 34:7;Genesis 35:10;Genesis 35:10;Genesis 35:21;Genesis 35:22;Genesis 35:22;Genesis 36:31;Genesis 37:3;Genesis 37:13;Genesis 42:5;Genesis 43:6;Genesis 43:8;Genesis 43:11;Genesis 45:21;Genesis 45:28;Genesis 46:1;Genesis 46:2;Genesis 46:5;Genesis 46:8;Genesis 46:29;Genesis 46:30;Genesis 47:27