Meaning of Jacob

Definitions of Jacob

1. [n] - French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)

2. [n] - (Old Testament) son of Isaac

1. brother of Esau

2. father of the twelve patriarchs of Israel

3. Jacob wrestled with God and forced God to bless him, so God gave Jacob the new name of Israel (meaning `one who has been strong against God')

Jacob Synonyms

Francois Jacob

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