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Jacob Heel-catcher

Jacob is a Hebrew name meaning heel-catcher, said yah-ak-obe'. Born holding his twin's heel; he bought a birthright, stole a blessing, and had his name changed.

Meaning: Heel-catcherOrigin: HebrewSaid: yah-ak-obe'Strong's: H3290In the KJV: 345 verses

Where the name comes from

יַעֲקֹב Yaʻăqôb — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch. Strong's H3290 derives it: from H6117 (עָקַב); heel-catcher (i.e. supplanter).

Jacob in Scripture

The name appears in 345 verses, first at Genesis 25:26.

Genesis 25:26 · KJV

And after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on Esau’s heel; and his name was called Jacob: and Isaac was threescore years old when she bare them.

Genesis 25:27 · KJV

And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a plain man, dwelling in tents.

Genesis 25:28 · KJV

And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: but Rebekah loved Jacob.

Genesis 25:29 · KJV

And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he was faint:

Genesis 25:30 · KJV

And Esau said to Jacob, Feed me, I pray thee, with that same red pottage; for I am faint: therefore was his name called Edom.

Genesis 25:31 · KJV

And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright.

Genesis 25:33 · KJV

And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.

Genesis 25:34 · KJV

Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentiles; and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised his birthright.

Genesis 27:6 · KJV

And Rebekah spake unto Jacob her son, saying, Behold, I heard thy father speak unto Esau thy brother, saying,

Genesis 27:11 · KJV

And Jacob said to Rebekah his mother, Behold, Esau my brother is a hairy man, and I am a smooth man:

Genesis 27:15 · KJV

And Rebekah took goodly raiment of her eldest son Esau, which were with her in the house, and put them upon Jacob her younger son:

Genesis 27:17 · KJV

And she gave the savoury meat and the bread, which she had prepared, into the hand of her son Jacob.

and 333 more.

Who bore the name

Read the story: Bible verses about Jacob.

Other names meaning heel-catcher

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