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I. Jacob’s Old Name Reflects His Flawed Character
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
The etymology of Israel offered by the text relates ישׂראל “Israel” to the verb שׂרה “to struggle, fight.”
So the word literally means “El (God) fights.”
שׂרה + אֱל
What did the name Jacob mean?
אֱלֹהִים
The supplanter.
There was an element of deception attached to the name Jacob.
His old name, Jacob, recalled his past underhand dealings; his new name, Israel, recalled this incident in which he wrestled with God and prevailed.
“Thus his renaming as Israel is not merely an honourable accolade, it is itself a valuable gift, a blessing” (Dillmann, 357).
Whenever his descendants heard this name, or used it to describe themselves, they were reminded of its origin and of its meaning, that as their father had triumphed in his struggle with men (i.e., Esau and Laban) and with God, so they too could eventually hope to triumph.
What were God’s promises in Genesis?
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Jacobs New Name Reflects God’s Grace in Regeneration
What do you think the immediate change of Jacob’s name couple with the progressive change of his character over time mirrors?
Regeneration and Sanctification.
Let’s be 100% clear: you have never wrestled with God.
The believer in Christ is declared righteous.
No longer is the person a slave to sin.
Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation.
Jacob’s New Name Reflects His Mission
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