nationalawakeningThe People of the united States of America
An interesting fact which arises from the blessing given to Manasseh was that Jacob (Israel) stated that (he) Manasseh would become a great "PEOPLE" and shall be "GREAT". (Gen 48:18-20).
Jacob did not use the word "nation" in respect to Manasseh, and this was very prophetic indeed for, America is never referred to as a NATION but always as the "People" of the United States of America. OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE!- A GREAT PEOPLE!
AM-ERI-CA
Many Suggestions have been offered as to the origin of AMERICA. Some historians have suggested it was derived from AMERIGO VESPUCCI (1451-1512).
But the name of America was more divinely inspired, "America" is formed in three syllables: AM-ERI-CA.
It will be remembered that Hosea was instructed by the Lord to give his children certain names(see Hosa Chapter 1). To The firstborn son the name JEZREEL which means "God may scatter" or "GOD may sow". To The second, a daughter, the name LO-RUHAMA which means "Not having obtained mercy" And the third, a son, the name LO-AMMI meaning "Not my people".
Of Course the Names of Hoes's children depicted the sorry state Israel would find herself in, due to her adultery with false gods and disobedience to Gods laws. They would be scattered, and in the scattering the sowing; not having Gods mercy. And being issused a bill of divorcement.
Then in chapter 2 Hosea records the redeemed condition of Israel through the "Door of Hope" of the Lords scarifice and atonement for her transgressions. This redeemed condition is symbolised in the changed names of Hosea's children. The prefix "lo" being dropped.
"Say unto your brethren ammi: and to your sister Ruhamah" Hosea 2:1
Ammi: Meaning now "My People"
Ruhamah: Having obtained mercy.
You will notice that the expressions are NOT MY PEOPLE and MY PEOPLE not as one would expect "MY NATION" or MY KINGDOM". The Shortened version of the word AMMI is AM, which forms the first syllable of AM-ERI-CA.
The centreal syllable "ERI" is pure Hebrew and means "MY WATCHERS". Another form of ERI is URI another Hebrew word meaning "ENLIGHTENED" . The whole meaning: MY ENLIGHTENED PEOPLE or WATCHERS HAVING OBTAINED MERCY. The meaning of the word WATCHER being WATCHMEN, GUARDIANS or CUSTODIANS.
This reference is used extensively throughout the scriptures for those entrusted with a Divine calling on behalf of the Almighty God of Israel.
The CA in AM-ERI-CA is purely a suffix added at a later date.
Israel's New Name
So we find that in the name of AM-ERI and BRIT-ISH are hidden the new names which were given to Israel ( Isaiah 45:4, 62:2 and 65:15-16). MY COVENANT PEOPLE< ENLIGHTENED< WATCHERS< HAVING OBTAINED MERCY- SONS OF ISAAC.