Lexical Summary Israél: Israel Original Word: Ἰσραήλ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Israel. Of Hebrew origin (Yisra'el); Israel (i.e. Jisrael), the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively) -- Israel. see HEBREW Yisra'el HELPS Word-studies 2474 Israḗl (transliterated from the OT term 3478 /Nazaréth, "Israel") – Israel; the elect-nation of God in the OT "consummated by the inclusion of Gentile believers in the NT to form the body of Christ" (cf. 1 Cor 12:13 with Gal 6:16) (G. Archer). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Yisrael Definition Israel, the name of the Jewish people and their land NASB Translation Israel (68). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2474: ἸσραήλἸσραήλ (Josephus, Ἰσραηλος, Ἰσραηλου), ὁ, indeclinable, (יִשְׂרָאֵל, from שָׂרָה and אֵל, wrestler with God, Genesis 32:28; Hosea 12:4, cf. Genesis 35:10), Israel, a name given to the patriarch Jacob (and borne by him in addition to his former name from Genesis 32:28 on): ὁ οἶκος Ἰσραήλ, the family or descendants of Israel, the race of Israel (A. V. the house of Israel), Matthew 10:6; Matthew 15:24; Acts 7:42 (Exodus 16:31; 1 Samuel 7:2, and often); οἱ υἱοί Ἰσραήλ the (sons, i. e. the children, the) posterity of Israel, Luke 1:16; Acts 5:21; Acts 7:23, 37; Romans 9:27; αἱ φυλαί τοῦ Ἰσραήλ, Matthew 19:28; Luke 22:30; Revelation 7:4. By metonymy, for the posterity of Israel i. e. the Israelites (a name of especially honor because it made reference to the promises of salvation through the Messiah, which were given to Jacob in preference to Esau, and to be fulfilled to his posterity (see Ἰουδαῖος, b.)): Matthew 2:6; Matthew 8:10; Matthew 9:33; Luke 1:54, 68, 80; Acts 4:8 (R G); Ephesians 2:12; Romans 11:2, 7, 26, etc. (Exodus 5:2; Exodus 11:7, and often); ὁ λαός Ἰσραήλ, Acts 4:10, 27; γῆ Ἰσραήλ i. e. Palestine ((1 Samuel 13:19, etc.)), Matthew 2:20f; βασιλεύς Ἰσραήλ, Matthew 27:42; John 1:49 (50); ἡ ἐλπίς τοῦ Ἰσραήλ Acts 28:20; ὁ Ἰσραήλ τοῦ Θεοῦ (genitive of possession), i. e. Christians, Galatians 6:16; ὁ Ἰσραήλ κατά σάρκα, Israelites by birth, i. e. Jews, 1 Corinthians 10:18; in an emphatic sense, οὐ γάρ πάντες οἱ ἐξ Ἰσραήλ κτλ., for not all those that draw their bodily descent from Israel are true Israelites, i. e. are those whom God pronounces to be Israelites and has chosen to salvation, Romans 9:6. Topical Lexicon Name and Identity Israel (Ἰσραήλ, Strong’s 2474) designates Jacob’s God-given name (Genesis 32:28) and, by extension, the covenant people descended from him. In the New Testament it can denote: 1. The historic nation descended from the patriarchs (Matthew 2:20). Israel in the Gospel Narratives • Birth and early years of Messiah: Herod’s slaughter leads to flight and return “to the land of Israel” (Matthew 2:20-21), affirming prophetic linkage between Jesus and His people. Israel in Acts and Early Church Mission • Pentecost: “Therefore let all the house of Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ” (Acts 2:36). The address underscores continuity of promise and summons to repentance (Acts 3:25-26). Pauline Theology of Israel • Election and promise: “They are Israelites; theirs are the adoption [and] the covenants” (Romans 9:4). God’s word has not failed; within ethnic Israel exists a chosen remnant (Romans 9:6-8, 27). Israel and the New Covenant in Hebrews Quoting Jeremiah, Hebrews promises a covenant “with the house of Israel” in which the law is internalized and sins remembered no more (Hebrews 8:8-12; 10:16). Jesus, therefore, mediates Israel’s promised renewal, which Gentile believers also share (Ephesians 2:12-13). Israel in Revelation • Tribulation witness: 144,000 sealed “from all the tribes of the sons of Israel” (Revelation 7:4) testify to God’s preserving grace during judgment. Theological Themes • Covenant fidelity: Throughout Scripture God remains faithful to His covenant with Israel despite national unbelief. Practical and Ministry Implications • Evangelism: The gospel remains “the power of God for salvation, first to the Jew, then to the Greek” (Romans 1:16). Prayerful, respectful proclamation to Jewish people accords with the apostolic pattern. Eschatological Expectation Scripture anticipates national Israel’s future repentance, the fullness of Gentile inclusion, and the visible reign of Messiah. The prophetic portrait culminates in a restored Israel dwelling securely under the new covenant, blessing all nations to the glory of God. Forms and Transliterations Ισραηλ Ἰσραήλ Ἰσραὴλ Israel Israēl Israḗl IsraḕlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 2:6 NGRK: μου τὸν Ἰσραήλ NAS: WILL SHEPHERD MY PEOPLE ISRAEL.' KJV: my people Israel. INT: of me Israel Matthew 2:20 N Matthew 2:21 N Matthew 8:10 N Matthew 9:33 N Matthew 10:6 N Matthew 10:23 N Matthew 15:24 N Matthew 15:31 N Matthew 19:28 N Matthew 27:9 N Matthew 27:42 N Mark 12:29 N Mark 15:32 N Luke 1:16 N Luke 1:54 N Luke 1:68 N Luke 1:80 N Luke 2:25 N Luke 2:32 N Luke 2:34 N Luke 4:25 N Luke 4:27 N Luke 7:9 N Luke 22:30 N |
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