Bible Name Meaning Tool

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Jacob

Pronounced JAY-kub

boy

Meaning: "Supplanter; He who grasps the heel"
Origin: Hebrew

Jacob's name means 'supplanter' or 'one who follows,' as he was born grasping his twin Esau's heel. His life is a powerful story of transformation — from a deceiver who schemed for blessings to Israel, a prince who wrestled with God. His new name represented a new identity.

Spiritual meaning

Jacob's transformation teaches that God changes identities — turning deceivers into princes and failures into fathers of nations.

Related verses (KJV)

"Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed."
Genesis 32:28 (KJV)

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