What Does the Name Jacob Mean?

Jacob means "heel-grabber, supplanter" in Hebrew. Named because he grasped his twin Esau's heel at birth (Genesis 25:26); later renamed 'Israel.'

Jacob means "heel-grabber, supplanter" (Hebrew).

Where the Name Comes From

Named because he grasped his twin Esau's heel at birth (Genesis 25:26); later renamed 'Israel.'

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