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 have all been reckoned under sin?
To what place did Christ carry these sins?
What answer was addressed to Daniel?
What does Christ as the advocate of His people confess before the Father and His angels?
What promise is made to those that mourn?
Why was the parable of the importunate widow given?
What peaceful condition will prevail in the earth made new?

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