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Pronounced IZ-ray-el
The name God gave Jacob after wrestling with Him all night, becoming the name of God's chosen nation.
Represents persistence in faith and being transformed through encountering God.
"Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel."
Genesis 32:28 (KJV) →Type the name into the search box above. The tool returns the Hebrew, Greek, Aramaic, or Latin root behind the name, its literal meaning, and the King James Version passages where it appears.
No. Many modern Christian names never appear in Scripture, and some popular 'biblical meanings' circulating online are inaccurate. Where a name is thematic rather than scriptural, we say so plainly instead of inventing a verse for it.
The King James Version. It is public domain in the United States, so the text can be quoted and shared freely.
Each result distinguishes a name that appears in the KJV from a later Christian or thematic name. Related verses explain a theme; they are not presented as proof that a modern name occurs in Scripture.