Genesis 32:28

God's Word

The man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob but Israel [He Struggles With God], because you have struggled with God and with men—and you have won.”

Cross References

Genesis 17:15

God said to Abraham, “Don’t call your wife by the name Sarai anymore. Instead, her name is Sarah [Princess].

Genesis 17:5

So your name will no longer be Abram [Exalted Father], but Abraham [Father of Many] because I have made you a father of many nations.

Genesis 25:31

Jacob responded, “First, sell me your rights as firstborn.”

Genesis 31:24

God came to Laban the Aramean in a dream at night and said to him, “Be careful not to say anything at all to Jacob.”

Genesis 32:24

So Jacob was left alone. Then a man wrestled with him until dawn.

Genesis 32:27

So the man asked him, “What’s your name?” “Jacob,” he answered.

Genesis 33:20

He set up an altar there and named it God Is the God of Israel.

Genesis 33:4

Then Esau ran to meet Jacob. Esau hugged him, threw his arms around him, and kissed him. They both cried.

Genesis 35:10

God said to him, “Your name is Jacob. You will no longer be called Jacob, but your name will be Israel.” So he named him Israel.

2 Samuel 12:25

and sent a message through the prophet Nathan to name the baby Jedidiah [The Lord’s Beloved].

1 Kings 18:31

Elijah took 12 stones, one for each of the tribes named after Jacob’s sons. (The Lord had spoken his word to Jacob: “Your name will be Israel.”)

2 Kings 17:34

Today they are still following their customs, as they’ve done from the beginning. They don’t fear the Lord or live by the decrees, customs, teachings, or commands that the Lord gave to the descendants of Jacob (whom he named Israel).

1 Chronicles 1:34

Abraham was the father of Isaac. Isaac’s sons were Esau and Israel.

Proverbs 16:7

When a person’s ways are pleasing to the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Isaiah 43:1

The Lord created Jacob and formed Israel. Now, this is what the Lord says: Do not be afraid, because I have reclaimed you. I have called you by name; you are mine.

Isaiah 65:15

Your name will be used as a curse by my chosen ones. The Almighty Lord will kill you and call his servants by another name.

Numbers 13:16

These are the names of the men Moses sent to explore the land. But Moses gave Hoshea, son of Nun, the name Joshua.

John 1:42

Andrew brought Simon to Jesus. Jesus looked at Simon and said, “You are Simon, son of John. Your name will be Cephas” (which means “Peter”).

Revelation 2:17

Let the person who has ears listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. I will give some of the hidden manna to everyone who wins the victory. I will also give each person a white stone with a new name written on it, a name that is known only to the person who receives it.

1 Samuel 26:25

Then Saul said, “Blessed are you, my servant David. You will accomplish many things and certainly will succeed.” So David went his way, while Saul returned home.