What does ‘Israel’ mean?
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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