ePub feed of Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship

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Jacob’s Protector - Matthew L. Bowen

December 15, 2017

Abstract: The name Jacob (yaʿăqōb) means “may he [i.e., God] protect,” or “he has protected.” As a hypocoristic masculine volitive verbal form,1 it is a kind of blessing upon, or prayer on behalf of the one so named that he … Continue reading →