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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?

    Question #34042. Asked by mochyn.

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    Translated from the original form it simply means 'Israel'

    May 20 03, 7:40 PM
    mk2norwich

    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

    May 20 03, 7:52 PM

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