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Originally Posted by HaShaliach
I regret that I did not make the point clear: The name, Israel, does not mean "rule as God". Strong is in error. That is a Christian deduction not based on or in the Hebrew language.
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The Hebrew is pretty fuzzy when it comes to meanings of names, Israel can be interpreted to mean "God contended", "struggled with God/he struggles with God","Wrestled With God","May God prevail", and "God perseveres."
In Jesus name
Brother Benincasa
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