phrase meaning he grasps the heel
As they grew, Isaac developed favoritism toward Esau, who was a hunter, and Rebekah preferred Jacob, who matured into a quiet and peaceful man of the field. Jacobâs name translates into âhe grasps the heelâ or âheel catcherâ which figuratively means âsupplanterâ or âhe deceives.â Jacob lived up to his name.