Berean Strong's Lexicon Yisrael: Israel Original Word: יִשְׂרָאֵל Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root שָׂרָה (sarah, "to contend, to strive") and אֵל (El, "God"), meaning "God contends" or "He who struggles with God." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2474: Ἰσραήλ (Israel) Usage: The name "Israel" is first given to Jacob after he wrestles with the angel of the Lord (Genesis 32:28). It signifies one who has struggled with God and humans and has prevailed. The name is subsequently used to refer to the descendants of Jacob, the nation of Israel, and the land promised to them by God. Cultural and Historical Background: Israel is central to the biblical narrative as the chosen people of God, through whom He reveals His laws, covenants, and ultimately, the Messiah. The nation of Israel is established through the twelve tribes, descendants of Jacob's sons. Throughout history, Israel's relationship with God is marked by periods of faithfulness and rebellion, leading to exile and restoration. The land of Israel is considered sacred, being the site of significant biblical events and prophecies. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to Yisrael Definition desc. of Jacob NASB Translation Israel (8). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Israel (Aramaic) corresponding to Yisra'el -- Israel. see HEBREW Yisra'el Forms and Transliterations יִ֠שְׂרָאֵל יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל יִשְׂרָאֵ֜ל יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ ישראל ישראל׃ לְיִשְׂרָאֵל֙ לישראל lə·yiś·rā·’êl ləyiśrā’êl leYisraEl yiś·rā·’êl yiśrā’êl YisraElLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 5:1 HEB: בְּשֻׁ֛ם אֱלָ֥הּ יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל עֲלֵיהֽוֹן׃ ס NAS: of the God of Israel, who was over KJV: of the God of Israel, [even] unto INT: the name of the God of Israel was over Ezra 5:11 Ezra 6:14 Ezra 6:16 Ezra 6:17 Ezra 6:17 Ezra 7:13 Ezra 7:15 8 Occurrences |