Jacob
Patriarchs ยท Old Testament
Name meaning Supplanter; later Israel, "prince with God"
Father of the twelve tribes, whose life was changed when he wrestled with God.
Family
Son of Isaac and Rebekah; brother of Esau; father of twelve sons including Joseph.
Strengths
Valued the birthright; persevered; clung to God for blessing.
Failures and struggles
Deceived his father and brother.
Lessons for us
God transforms the grasping heart into one that holds on to Him.
In the Scriptures
And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of. Genesis 28:15 · KJV
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. Genesis 32:28 · KJV