TRIV0 Why did God change Jacob's name to Israel?

But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt. Genesis 19:26

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Why did God change Jacob's name to Israel?


Because Jacob beat God in a wrestling match

Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed. Genesis 32:28

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