Genesis 41:52
Good News Translation
He also said, "God has given me children in the land of my trouble"; so he named his second son Ephraim.

New Revised Standard Version
The second he named Ephraim, “For God has made me fruitful in the land of my misfortunes.”

Contemporary English Version
His second son was named Ephraim, which means "God has made me a success in the land where I suffered."

New American Bible
and the second he named Ephraim, meaning, “God has made me fruitful in the land of my affliction.”

Douay-Rheims Bible
And he named the second Ephraim, saying: God hath made me to grow in the land of my poverty.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

And he named the second Ephraim, saying: God hath made me to grow in the land of my poverty.

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Genesis 29:32-35 And she conceived and bore a son, and called his name Ruben, saying: The Lord saw my affliction: now my husband will love me. . . .

Genesis 30:6-13 And Rachel said: The Lord hath judged for me, and hath heard my voice, giving me a son; and therefore she called his name Dan. . . .

Genesis 50:23 And he saw the children of Ephraim to the third generation. The children also of Machir, the sons of Manasses, were born on Joseph's knees.

Ephraim.

Genesis 48:16-19 The angel that delivereth me from all evils, bless these boys: and let my name be called upon them, and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and may they grow into a multitude upon the earth. . . .

Genesis 49:22 Joseph is a growing son, a growing son and comely to behold: the daughters run to and fro upon the wall;

Isaiah 40:1,2 Be comforted, be comforted, my people, saith your God. . . .

the land.

Psalm 105:17,18 He sent a man before them: Joseph, who was sold for a slave. . . .

Amos 6:6 That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the best ointments: and they are not concerned for the affliction of Joseph.

Acts 7:10 And delivered him out of all his tribulations: and he gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharao, the king of Egypt. And he appointed him governor over Egypt and over all his house.

Context
The Seven Years of Plenty
51And he called the name of the firstborn Manasses, saying: God hath made me to forget all my labours, and my father's house. 52And he named the second Ephraim, saying: God hath made me to grow in the land of my poverty.
Cross References
Genesis 17:6
And I will make thee increase exceedingly, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee.

Genesis 28:3
And God almighty bless thee, and make thee to increase and multiply thee: that thou mayst be a multitude of people.

Genesis 41:51
And he called the name of the firstborn Manasses, saying: God hath made me to forget all my labours, and my father's house.

Genesis 41:53
Now when the seven years of plenty that had been in Egypt were passed:

Genesis 48:1
After these things, it was told Joseph that his father was sick; and he set out to go to him, taking his two sons Manasses and Ephraim.

Genesis 48:14
But he, stretching forth his right hand, put it upon the head of Ephraim, the younger brother; and the left upon the head of Manasses, who was the elder, changing his hands.

Genesis 49:22
Joseph is a growing son, a growing son and comely to behold: the daughters run to and fro upon the wall;

1 Samuel 1:20
And it came to pass when the time was come about, Anna conceived and bore a son, and called his name Samuel: because she had asked him of the Lord.

Genesis 41:51
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