What does the Bible mean by “Israel”? (Biblical Israel vs the modern Israeli nation-state)
Short Answer: What does the Bible mean by “Israel”? In Scripture, “Israel” can refer to Jacob, his descendants as God’s covenant people, the land/kingdom tied to them, or a faithful remnant—and it is not automatically the same as the modern Israeli nation-state. Long Answer: When you see the word Israel in the Bible, the most … Read more