See also Ísrael, Israël, and İsrael
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English
Pronunciation
Etymology
From Hebrew ישראל (yisra'él), “Israel”), a Biblical name for Jacob after he wrestles with an adversary.
Proper noun
Israel
- The State of Israel, a modern country in the Middle East, at the eastern shore of the Mediterranean.
- The Land of Israel, a region that is roughly coextensive with the State of Israel.
- (historical) A nation that occupied roughly the same area in ancient times.
- (historical) An ancient kingdom that occupied the northern part of this area, as distinct from Judah.
- The Jews, taken collectively.
- (Biblical) A name given to Jacob (Genesis 32:28).
- 1611, King James Version of the Bible (Authorized Version), Genesis 32:28
- And he said, 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.
- 1611, King James Version of the Bible (Authorized Version), Genesis 32:28
- A male given name.
Synonyms
- (State of Israel): the Jewish State, the State of Israel
- (Land of Israel): Canaan, the Holy Land, the Land of Israel, the Levant, Palestine
- Ephraim
- (the Jews): the Children of Israel
Usage notes
- (Land of Israel): The use of the name Israel to refer to the region is sometimes seen as politically or emotionally charged; indeed, this is true of all terms for this region.
Derived terms
See also
Anagrams
Finnish
Finnish Wikipedia has an article on: IsraelProper noun
Israel
Declension
Declension of Israel (type risti)
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German
Proper noun
Israel n.
Derived terms
- israelisch
- israelitisch
- Israelit
- Israelitin
- Israeli
Norwegian
Proper noun
Israel
Derived terms
- israeler
- israelsk
Romanian
Romanian Wikipedia has an article on: IsraelEtymology
Hebrew ישראל
Pronunciation
- IPA: [is.ra.el]
Proper noun
Israel n.
Declension
declension of Israel| gender n. | uncountable |
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| Nominative/Accusative (Unarticulated) | Israel |
| Nominative/Accusative (Definite articulation) | Israelul |
| Genitive/Dative (Definite articulation) | Israelului |
Spanish
Spanish Wikipedia has an article on: IsraelProper noun
Israel m.
Quotations
- 1602, La Santa Biblia (antigua versión de Casiodoro de Reina), rev., Génesis 32:28
- Y él dijo: No se dirá más tu nombre Jacob, sino Israel: porque has peleado con Dios y con los hombres, y has vencido.
Swedish
Proper noun
Israel n.
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hu, 29 Jul 2010 09:22:02 GM
@germogess @shaharmos It is not a matter of belief rather of a fact that . ISRAEL. is a legit country, the fact that you and let it be milliard idiots alike you don't accept the legitimacy of state of . ISRAEL. will not change the FACTUAL ...
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