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?
For what purpose did Christ come into the world?
What is the love of God?
What is the character of God, and how only can He be truly worshipped?
How did Christ answer him?
What encouragement is given to study this book?
12. What was the appearance of the angel that rolled away the stone from the sepulchre at the resurrection of Christ?

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