As a result, Jacob was given the name Israel (Contender with God) because he “contended, ” or“ persisted, ” “exerted [himself], ”“ persevered, ” with God.
ونتيجة لذلك ،‏ دُعي يعقوب اسرائيل (‏ مجاهد مع الله )‏ لأنه جاهد ،‏ واظب ،‏ بذل نفسه ،‏ او ثابر مع الله .‏