In the bible it says 'Joseph, son of Israel' but then it refers to Joseph's father as Jacob. Which name should I use, and why?
2007-11-11 08:44:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Jacob IS his father. It was later changed to Israel.
Genesis 32:28 (New International Version)
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28 Then the man said, "Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, [a] because you have struggled with God and with men and have overcome."
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2007-11-11 08:57:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jacob was the father of Joseph. During one moment in his life though, God also called him Israel. Both names are acceptable.
2007-11-11 16:52:54 · answer #2 · answered by mlcros 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God' changed Jacob's name to Israel. You should refer to Him as Jacob before his name was changed and Israel after his name was changed.
2007-11-11 16:47:43 · answer #3 · answered by moonman 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Israel is another name for Jacob.
2007-11-11 16:47:13 · answer #4 · answered by CC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are the same person, Jacob is his name given to him by man. Israel is his name given to him by God.
2007-11-11 16:47:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jacrael.
2007-11-11 16:54:46 · answer #6 · answered by Pull My Finger 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Woman, don't crack us up.
2007-11-11 16:52:08 · answer #7 · answered by Bogo 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋