JohnDB
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For this discussion a more literal word-for-word translation is going to be necessary.
In Genesis after Jacob was on his way back to Canaan. Jacob wrestled with God and was blessed and given the name Israel.
In the account that follows both names are used one at a time. Sometimes Jacob is used when Reuben slept with "Jacob's" wife and "Israel" heard about it. Is just one example. (Genesis 35:22)
There are more... like when Dinah was raped so she could be married and Simeon and Levi killed the men while healing from their circumcision. Israel and Jacob are again both used.
What is the significance of the two names and why were they used when they were used?
In Genesis after Jacob was on his way back to Canaan. Jacob wrestled with God and was blessed and given the name Israel.
In the account that follows both names are used one at a time. Sometimes Jacob is used when Reuben slept with "Jacob's" wife and "Israel" heard about it. Is just one example. (Genesis 35:22)
There are more... like when Dinah was raped so she could be married and Simeon and Levi killed the men while healing from their circumcision. Israel and Jacob are again both used.
What is the significance of the two names and why were they used when they were used?