Israel ישראל- Man יש joined to God אל by revelation ר. Israel began with Eve as a metaphor for the church; the called out ones.
he nation of Israel became a shadow of Christ as the Son of God. They were chosen to be a parable… actors on a stage to teach of the promises made to Eve, Noah, and Abraham, which were for all men.
De 28:37 And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb [parable], and a byword, among all nations whither the LORD shall lead thee.