2006-07-06 12:46:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
israel in Hebrew is " servant of god " and it was the name of the prophet jacob the son of Isaac the son of Abraham, today a country called Israel when a gang of jews took over Palestine, brought a shame to that name by killing all Innocent people and children every day ..
2006-07-06 13:03:54 · answer #1 · answered by blk-hawk 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Israel - who prevails with God, or as a prince who prevails with God.
Genesis 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.
2006-07-06 19:53:06 · answer #2 · answered by Martin S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means "He scratches himself in public". It's a biblical name!
2006-07-06 19:52:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its just a name. it doesnt matter. you're probably jwish and u know better. and i am appearently muslem and used to be religious. and i think it reffers to the primary nation of your religion. take care...
2006-07-06 19:54:49 · answer #4 · answered by hassan s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure but I have always loved that name.
2006-07-06 19:58:05 · answer #5 · answered by miranda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means when you someone calls you, you better go answer, or get a switch'en.
2006-07-06 19:52:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
power with G-D
2006-07-06 19:52:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
prince of god in hebrew
2006-07-06 19:51:54 · answer #8 · answered by Cari 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Struggles with God"
2006-07-06 22:47:30 · answer #9 · answered by mo mosh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋