Jacob
Jacob in the Bible — second-born son of Isaac (GEN 25:25-26). Referenced in 81 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “that supplants, undermines; the heel”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 81 references
- Known Names
- 8 names
- Relationships
- 73 connections
Biography
The younger twin son of Isaac, Jacob obtained Esau's birthright and stole his blessing through deception. Fleeing his brother's anger, Jacob encountered God at Bethel and later wrestled with God, receiving the name Israel. He fathered twelve sons who became the twelve tribes of Israel. Despite his flawed character, God chose Jacob to continue the covenant line.
Significance
Jacob (Israel) is the father of the twelve tribes and represents God's electing grace despite human unworthiness.
Key Events
Names & Labels (8)
- Hebrew
- יַעֲקֹ֑ב
- Transliteration
- yaaqov
- Meaning
- follower, replacer, one who follows at the heel
- Greek
- Ιακωβ
- Reference
- GEN 25:26
- Strong's
- H3290
- Hebrew
- יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
- Transliteration
- yisərael
- Meaning
- he struggles with G-d [El]
- Greek
- Ισραηλ
- Reference
- GEN 32:28
- Strong's
- H3478
- Hebrew
- יְשֻׁרוּן
- Transliteration
- yəshurun
- Meaning
- upright
- Greek
- Ιακωβ
- Reference
- DEU 32:15
- Strong's
- H3484
- Hebrew
- יִשְׂרָאֵל עַבְדִּ֔י
- Transliteration
- yisərael avədiy
- Meaning
- Israel [my] servant
- Greek
- Ισραηλ, παῖς μου
- Reference
- ISA 41:8
- Strong's
- H3478, H5650
- Hebrew
- יַעֲקֹב עַבְדִּי
- Transliteration
- yaaqov avədiy
- Meaning
- Jacob [my] servant
- Greek
- παῖς μου Ιακωβ
- Reference
- ISA 44:1
- Strong's
- H3290, H5650
- Hebrew
- עַבְדִּי יַעֲקֹב
- Transliteration
- avədiy yaaqov
- Meaning
- my servant Jacob
- Greek
- Ιακωβ τοῦ παιδός
- Reference
- ISA 45:4
- Strong's
- H5650, H3290
- Hebrew
- יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל בְּחִירִי
- Transliteration
- yisərael bəchiyriy
- Meaning
- Israel [my] chosen [one]
- Greek
- Ισραηλ τοῦ ἐκλεκτοῦ
- Reference
- ISA 45:4
- Strong's
- H3478, H972
- Hebrew
- עַבְדִּי יִשְׂרָאֵ֕ל
- Transliteration
- avədiy yisərael
- Meaning
- [my] servant Israel
- Greek
- Δοῦλός μου εἶ σύ, Ισραηλ
- Reference
- ISA 49:3
- Strong's
- H5650, H3478
Family & Relationships (73)
father
ancestor
servant
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jacob in the Bible?
Jacob is described in the Bible as second-born son of Isaac (GEN 25:25-26).
What does the name Jacob mean?
The name Jacob means “that supplants, undermines; the heel” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.