Who [Or What] Is Meant By: "All Israel" - In The Scriptures

Original Map of Ancient Israel - before the captivity.

Time after time, we hear Yahweh [God] relating His prophetically given messages to either: "Jacob," "Ephraim," "Jacob/Ephraim," "Judah," and "All Israel" - in the sacred scriptures... but, what do these specifically descriptive terms really mean; and precisely whom is He talking to whenever He uses them? There is frequently much confusion surrounding them; and many, very sincere, Judeo-Christian Believers find themselves wondering what these scriptural terms honestly mean. After all, a given message is only valuable for the properly intended recipient; and without such correct knowledge, it is virtually useless to anyone! Therefore, let's explore these highly valuable terms - from the actual scriptures themselves....

However, in order to properly understand these numerous biblical references, we will first need to understand a few things about Yahweh Himself.

For instance:

• Yahweh has made several covenants with mankind - at various times; and He never goes back upon His words.
• He never forgets a promise having been made and holds both contractual parties fully accountable - particularly including Himself.
• Since Fathers may speak for their households, the children are assumed parties to the original contract; and thus, by extension, their children are as well - in eternal perpetuity.
• Like All Fathers, this relationship includes both: Rewards and Chastisements - as an inducement to encouraging proper familial behavior... and His children may not benefit from one, without compliantly submitting themselves to the other.
• But Unlike Many Fathers, He intimately knows every member of His familial lineage - down to the very last human generation... even when they [themselves], do not know of Him!