Question

True/False Israels name means Father of great nation

Answer 1

False. The name "Israel" is derived from the Hebrew root "sarah," which means "to struggle" or "to contend." In the biblical context, it is associated with the event where Jacob wrestled with an angel and was given the name Israel, which is often interpreted to mean "he who struggles with God" or "God contends." The phrase "Father of a great nation" is more closely associated with Abraham, who is considered the patriarch of the Israelites and is referred to as the father of many nations in biblical texts.