About Yaakov
Hebrew Name
יַעֲקֹב
English Name
Yaakov
Phonetic Spelling
ya-a-KOV
What does Yaakov mean?
Jacob comes from the Hebrew word for “heel,” named because he was holding onto Esau’s heel as they were being born.
מַה־טֹּבוּ אֹהָלֶיךָ יַעֲקֹב מִשְׁכְּנֹתֶיךָ יִשְׂרָאֵל׃ How fair are your tents, O Yaakov, Your dwellings, O Yisrael! ma TO-vu o-ha-LE-kha ya-a-KOV mish-k'-no-TE-kha yis-ra-AYL
Description about Yaakov
Jacob was the third patriarch, and the son of Isaac and Rebecca.
Attribute of Yaakov
Honesty, integrity, balance
Where is Yaakov in the Bible?
Genesis 25:21 - Genesis 50:13
What did Yaakov do in the Bible?
As the father of the twelve tribes, Jacob began the transformation of the Jewish people into a nation. The Book of Genesis reports of Jacob’s challenging encounters throughout his lifetime, which serve as lasting examples of faith despite struggle. Jacob bought the birthright from his brother Esau and tricked Isaac into giving him Esau’s blessings. He spent many years living in Haran where he ran to escape the wrath of Esau. Jacob was chosen over his brother Esau to be the spiritual heir of Isaac and Abraham, making him the third and final Patriarch of the Jewish people. God changed his name from Jacob to Israel.
What does the Bible say about Yaakov?
Honest, Faithful
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