Before Jacob died in Egypt, he coined the name of God, Stone of Israel, in his blessing over Joseph. It is another of the descriptive names of God that reflect on His strength and reliability.
Stone of Israel, the word Even (stone) in the Hebrew text of Gen. 49:24.
Stone of Israel in Hebrew:
’Even Yisra’el
Strong’s Concordance numbers: 68, 3478
Bible reference: Gen. 49:24
But his bow remained firm,
And his arms were agile,
From the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob
(From there is the Shepherd, the Stone of Israel). (Genesis 49:24)
(Stone of) Israel (Yisra’el) in the Hebrew text of Gen. 49:24.
Rock of Israel is the alternative phrase in the NIV, Msg, and Amp.
