Jacob — synonyms, definition

1. Jacob (Noun)

1 synonym
Francois Jacob
2 definitions

Jacob (Noun) — French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920).

Jacob (Noun) — (Old Testament) son of Isaac; brother of Esau; father of the twelve patriarchs of Israel; 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').

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biochemist patriarch