A name meaning "God sees;" this name is given to Jacob, Abraham and Sarah's grandson, after he wrestles with the angel of God and asks a blessing from him. All of the twelve tribes which derive from the twelve sons of Jacob thus are called the twelve tribes of Israel. In the period of the divided monarchy, the name also refers to the territory and tribes of the northern kingdom, as distinct from the southern kingdom of Judah.

"land of Israel" The Land promised to the people of Israel by Yahweh in His covenant. alut: "exile" or dispersion of Israelites throughout the world.

(1) The name given to Jacob of the Old Testament. (2) The name given to the descendants of Jacob's twelve sons. (3) The modern nation to which many Jews have gathered today.

"Strong with the Law." The name given to Jacob when he wrestled with an Angel.