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God said to him, “Your name is Jacob. Your name shall not be Jacob any more, but your name will be Israel.” He named him Israel.
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Verse 10. Israel. This name signifies one that prevaileth with God; ( Challoner.) and is more honourable and expressive than that of Jacob. God confirms what had been declared by his angel. Calmet. 32:28.
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