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What is your name?: The Lord's question was about Jacob's character, not just his identity (see 3:9; 4:9). By stating his name, Jacob admitted his nature and behavior as a "Heel-grabber, Deceiver, Usurper." Before God would bless him, Jacob needed to recognize who he was. Then God would change his identity.
Jacob went back to the land God promised him. Before this, God met, injured, and blessed him. God also changed his name to Israel. This event was a significant turning point for Jacob.
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of History of Israel Meaning of Names in the Bible Nathanael Patriarchs, Period of the Prayer Prayer of Joseph Presence of God
Topics
Answers To Prayer: Jacob Christ is God: Acknowledged by the Old Testament Saints Communion with God: Jacob Holy Boldness: Jacob Israel: A Name Given to Jacob Jesus, the Christ: Divinity of Acknowledged by Old Testament Saints Prayer: Answered: Jacob, for Deliverance from Esau Prayer: Importunity In Prayer: Importunity in Jacob Prayer: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Religion: Outstanding Religious Persons: Jacob