Biblical dictionary
Israel
The covenant people descended from the patriarchs and central to the unfolding story of redemption.
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Definition
Meaning
Israel
Israel can refer to Jacob himself, the nation that came from him, or the covenant people more broadly in Scripture. The term is deeply tied to election, promise, law, exile, and restoration.
Why it matters
Israel is essential for understanding the historical and covenant framework in which the Messiah comes.
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