The Land of Israel (Hebrew: אֶרֶץ יִשְׂרָאֵל, Modern: Éretz Yisra'él, Tiberian: ʾEreṣ Yīsrāʾēl, land of Jacob, later known as Israel) is the traditional Jewish name for an area of the Southern …

Biblical Israel and God’s 2 P’s Any talk of biblical Israel must focus on God’s purposes for Israel in salvation history. If we take our eye off that, we always—and I mean always —go astray. Sure, …

This map features the biblical boundaries of the Land of Israel as described in Genesis 15:18 and Genesis 17:8.

The biblical history of Israel reveals the purpose of Israel in the world. Israel is a unique nation chosen by the God of Israel to make a name for Himself.

Apr 30, 2025 · The result was not the restoration of the biblical Israel of promise, but the formation of a secular state bearing a spiritual name it had not received through faith. Just as Jacob’s …

ISRAEL, HISTORY OF 1. Sources. The primary source for the history of ancient Israel is, of course, the Bible. The Bible gives more relative space to history than any other sacred book. …

Aug 25, 2014 · But the modern nation state of Israel is not the heir of God’s promises to ancient Israel—and here are a couple of reasons why. First, it is simply wrong to equate modern Israel …

Jul 1, 2025 · Is the modern nation of Israel the same as biblical Israel? This in-depth article explores Scripture from Genesis to Revelation to answer that question. Discover how ancient …

ISRAEL’S BIBLICAL SIGNIFICANCE 1. The Divine Call of Abraham One of the earliest references to Israel’s significance arises from the divine call given to Abraham, who later …

Israel, a land steeped in rich history and profound spiritual significance, holds a central place in biblical narratives. It is not just a geographical location but a symbol of God's covenant with …