What does ‘Israel’ mean?

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What does ‘Israel’ mean? The word יִשְרָאֵל‎ (Yisrael) is Hebrew for “Struggles with God” since Jacob after he wrestled with the angel of the Lord (Genesis 32:28).

Here are the meanings of some other well-known Old Testament figures:

Adam – either comes from adam meaning blood or adamah meaning earth.
Eve – living
Abraham – father of many nations
Sarah – princess
Isaac – he laughs
Rachel – ewe
Moses – drawn out
David – beloved
Elijah – Yah is God
Elisha – God is salvation
Isaiah – Salvation is Yah

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