ephraim (a son of joseph and the traditional eponymous ancestor of one of the tribes of israel)

  • 1Ephraim — I. noun Etymology: Hebrew Ephrayim Date: before 12th century a son of Joseph and the traditional eponymous ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel II. geographical name 1. (or Mount Ephraim) hilly region of ancient Palestine; now in West Bank 2.… …

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  • 2JOSEPH — (Heb. יְהוֹסֵף, יוֹסֵף), son of jacob and Rachel. He was born in Paddan Aram after his mother had been barren for seven years (Gen. 29:20, 30; 30:22–24, 25; 31:41). Nothing is related of his childhood. Joseph and His Brothers At the age of 17… …

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  • 3Amalek — The Amalekites are a people mentioned a number of times in the Hebrew Bible. They are considered to be descended from an ancestor Amalek. According to the Book of Genesis and 1 Chronicles, Amalek (Hebrew: עֲמָלֵק, Modern Amalek… …

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  • 4biblical literature — Introduction       four bodies of written works: the Old Testament writings according to the Hebrew canon; intertestamental works, including the Old Testament Apocrypha; the New Testament writings; and the New Testament Apocrypha.       The Old… …

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  • 5PENTATEUCH — This article is arranged according to the following outline: introduction definition outline contents and structure the primeval history the patriarchs the exodus Sinai/Horeb Covenant and Laws the journey Moses Farewell the authors doublets and… …

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