1)

Why does it say "Yakov"?

1.

Rashi: This is what your father (Yitzchak) called you.

2.

Malbim: You yourself should be called Yakov, for you are at a low level.

2)

What is the meaning of "Yisrael Mekora'i"?

1.

Rashi: I called him (Yakov) Yisrael. Radak - and you are called Yisrael, on his name.

2.

Rashi citing Targum Yonasan: Yisrael who is designated for Me.

3.

Malbim: You are called Yisrael, for I chose you.

3)

Why does it say "Ani Hu Ani Rishon Af Ani Acharon"?

1.

Radak: I am in the present, in the past, and in the future.

2.

Malbim: The miracles that I did for you in Ge'ulas Bavel, I did because I am first and last. It is like I did in Ge'ulas Egypt

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