What does Israel mean?
Islamiyat / Holy Prophets — Multiple-choice practice
اسرائیل کا مطلب کیا ہے؟
- A. None of these
- B. Friend of God
- C. Liked by God
- D. Man of God
Correct answer
Man of God
Explanation
Explanation Israel is a name that originates from the Hebrew language . It means " he who struggles with God " or " man of God ". This name was given to Jacob , the son of Isaac , after he wrestled with an angel and won (Genesis 32:28). From then on, Jacob was known as Israel , and his descendants were called the Children of Israel .
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