Genesis 42-43 Jacob vs. Israel

It is noted that Jacob is used in chapter 42 while Israel is used in 43.

I supposed, that Moses used Jacob, when Jacob has cherished his own will; Israel, when Jacob is to know that his will is for nought and was prepared to submit to the will of God with all his strength.

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