Strong's Lexicon Ephraim: Ephraim Original Word: Ἐφραΐμ Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew אֶפְרָיִם (Ephraim) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: H669 (אֶפְרָיִם - Ephraim) Usage: In the New Testament, "Ephraim" refers to a region or town near the wilderness where Jesus withdrew with His disciples (John 11:54). In the Old Testament, Ephraim is one of the tribes of Israel, named after the second son of Joseph and Asenath. The name Ephraim means "fruitful," reflecting the blessing of Jacob over Joseph's sons (Genesis 41:52). Cultural and Historical Background: Ephraim was one of the most prominent tribes in Israel, often representing the Northern Kingdom due to its size and influence. The tribe's territory was centrally located in the land of Canaan, making it a significant political and spiritual center. The city of Shiloh, where the Tabernacle was located before the Temple was built in Jerusalem, was within Ephraim's territory. The tribe's prominence is also seen in its frequent mention in prophetic literature, often symbolizing the Northern Kingdom of Israel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably of Hebrew origin Definition Ephraim, a city near Jer. NASB Translation Ephraim (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2187: ΑφραιμΑφραιμ or (so R Tr) Αφραιμ (cf. Iota, at the end) (א L H Ἐφρεμ, Vulg.Ephrem,Efrem), Ephraim, proper name of a city situated, according to Eusebius, eight (but edition Larsow and Parthey, p. 196, 18, twenty), according to Jerome twenty miles from Jerusalem; according to Josephus, b. j. 4, 9, 9 not far from Bethel; conjectured by Robinson (Palest. i. 444f (cf. Bib. Sacr. for May 1845, p. 398f)), Ewald, et al., dissenting, to be the same as the village now called et-Taiyibeh, a short day's journey N. E. of Jerusalem: John 11:54. Cf. Winers RWB under the word; Keim, iii., p. 7f (English translation, 5:9). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ephraim. Of Hebrew origin ('Ephrayim or better Ephrown); Ephraim, a place in Palestine -- Ephraim. see HEBREW 'Ephrayim see HEBREW Ephrown Forms and Transliterations Εφραιμ Ἐφραὶμ Ephraim EphraìmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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