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."
 


Whose Spirit inspired their utterances?
2. What attitude of rivalry was the Papacy, represented by the little horn, to assume toward the Most High?
For what purpose did the law enter?
Concerning what should we not be ignorant?
Why does God comfort us in tribulation?
What peaceful condition will reign throughout the earth then?
From what ills will the saints he for ever delivered?

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