Upon whom was the name Israel first bestowed?

Answer

"And He said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince has thou power with God
and with men, and has prevailed." Gen. 32: 28.
NOTE - Israel means a "prince," or "one who prevails with God."
 


14. Who are the disciples of Jesus, and what gracious work does the truth do for those who receive it?
What does He call those who accept Him?
How did Jesus show His loyalty to God?
Still bent on persecution, how does Satan manifest his enmity against the remnant church?
Why are they demanded now?
In what condition is man while in the grave?
How does the prophet again speak of this time?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle