The meaning of “Ἰσραήλ”
Understanding Israḗl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin (יִשְׂרָאֵל) Israel. - Israel (i.e. Jisrael), the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants (lit...
Ἰσραήλ
of Hebrew origin (יִשְׂרָאֵל) Israel. - Israel (i.e. Jisrael), the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 10:23 | “But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come.” Word: Ἰσραήλ (Israḗl) | |
| Luke 2:34 | “And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;” Word: Ἰσραήλ (Israḗl) | |
| Acts 7:37 | “This is that Moses, which said unto the children of Israel, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear.” Word: Ἰσραήλ (Israḗl) | |
| 1 Corinthians 10:18 | “Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar?” Word: Ἰσραήλ (Israḗl) | |
| Galatians 6:16 | “And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.” Word: Ἰσραήλ (Israḗl) |