- Ephraim - Wikipedia
Ephraim ( ˈiːfriəm ; [1] Hebrew: אֶפְרַיִם, romanized: ʾEp̄rayīm, in pausa: אֶפְרָיִם ʾEp̄rāyīm) was, according to the Book of Genesis, the second son of Joseph ben Jacob and Asenath, as well as the adopted son of his biological grandfather Jacob, making him the progenitor of the Tribe of Ephraim
- What does Ephraim mean and how is it used in the Bible?
The word Ephraim means double fruit, and it is used five different ways in the Bible The second and fifth usages are the most important
- Who was Ephraim in the Bible? - GotQuestions. org
Ephraim was the second son of Joseph and a grandson of Jacob His name means “doubly fruitful,” because “God has made [Joseph] fruitful in the land of [his] suffering” (Genesis 41:52)
- Definition of Ephraim in the Bible
Ephraim is the name of Joseph's youngest of two sons, the firstborn being Manasseh (Genesis 41:52) After Jacob (Israel) migrated to the country with his entire family, he "adopted" the two boys and made them the primary partakers of God's blessings
- The Story of Ephraim in the Bible: Meaning Importance
Ephraim, along with his brother Manasseh, were the sons of Joseph, who himself was one of Jacob's twelve sons This lineage places Ephraim among the patriarchs of the twelve tribes of Israel, a pivotal role in the unfolding story of God's chosen people
- Ephraim | Hebrews, Israelites, Tribe of Joseph | Britannica
Ephraim, one of the 12 tribes of Israel that in biblical times comprised the people of Israel who later became the Jewish people The tribe was named after one of the younger sons of Joseph, himself a son of Jacob
- Ephraim - Encyclopedia of The Bible - Bible Gateway
During the two centuries that this kingdom existed it was frequently identified as Ephraim, reflecting the fact that this was the most powerful tribe in opposition to Judah In the books of Chronicles, Isaiah, Hosea and other prophets, the name Ephraim is commonly used for the northern kingdom
- Who was Ephraim in the Bible?
Joseph, who was taken to Egypt, recognized that despite his difficult circumstances, God had caused him to prosper The name “Ephraim” thus carries the connotation of fruitfulness and blessing Ephraim was the second son born to Joseph and his Egyptian wife Asenath (Genesis 41:50-52)
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