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."
 


Why were the miracles of Christ recorded by the inspired writers?
9. What expressions in the prophecy of Joel seem to imply a double fulfilment of this outpouring of the Spirit?
What will finally be done with the dominion exercised by the little horn?
7. Seeing, then, that the Sabbath is holy, is to be kept holy, and is a day for holy convocations, what must be its character?
What were to be the signs on earth of Christ's coming?
How does David speak of Christ's coming?
What has He promised to be to those in trouble?

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