| Definitions | | Israel |
|
proper noun
- The modern nation in the Middle East, located at eastern shore of the Mediterranean. Official name: State of Israel.
- The ancient nation occupying approximately the same area, especially under the united monarchy of Saul, David and Solomon.
- (context, biblical) A name given to Jacob (Genesis 32:28).
- (RQ:Authorized Version, Genesis, 32, 28)
- : And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but : for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.
- 2006: http://www.scripture4all.org/OnlineInterlinear/OTpdf/gen32.pdf an interlinear, literal translation of Genesis 32:28
- : And-he-is-saying not Jacob he-shall-be-said further name-of-you but rather that you-are-upright with Elohim and with mortals and-you-are-prevailing. (Thus one literal translation of �שר��, Israel, is "Upright with God"; �שר־�� Ishr-al.)
- (given name, male).
Translations: - Dutch: Israí«l(nl)
- French: Israí«l(fr)
- German: Israel(de)
- Italian: Israele(it)
- Spanish: Israel(es)
Etymology: Originally from , the name "Israel" is rooted in the w:Hebrew Bible, Hebrew Bible, where Jacob is renamed Israel after wrestling with a mysterious adversary. This adversary was "a man", and later "God" according to w:Genesis (Old Testament), Genesis 32:24"30; or "the angel of Esau", according to w:Book of Hosea, Hosea 12:4. The biblical nation fathered by Jacob was then called "The Children of Israel" or the "Israelites". Citizens of the modern State of Israel are referred to, in English, as "Israelis".
Supplemental Details:Sponsor an extended definition for Israel for as little as $10 per month. Click here to contact us.
| |
|
