Genesis 35:9-11

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Jacob’s New Name

⁹When Jacob came back from Paddan Aram, God appeared to him again. God blessed Jacob ¹⁰and said to him, “Your name is Jacob, but I will change that name. You will no longer be called Jacob. Your new name will be Israel.^[a]” So God named him Israel.

¹¹God said to him, “I am God All-Powerful,^[b] and I give you this blessing: Have many children and grow into a great nation. Other nations and other kings will come out of you.

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Footnotes

Genesis 35:10 Israel This name might mean “he fights for God,” “he fights with God,” or “God fights.”
Genesis 35:11 God All-Powerful Literally, “El Shaddai.”