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In the Bible, Jacob wrestles with an angel and refuses to let him go until he is given a new name. What name did the angel give him?
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#34042. Asked by mochyn.
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Translated from the original form it simply means 'Israel'
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mk2norwich
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Genesis 32:24 'And Jacob was left {alone;} and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day'. 32:28 'And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.' 'Israel' means, 'He struggles with God'. Sources: The Holy Bible, King James Version New International Version Study Bible
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