Word Study

The meaning of Βενιαμίν

Understanding Beniamín reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G958
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance

Βενιαμίν

Phoneticben-ee-am-een'
TransliterationBeniamín
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of Hebrew origin (בִּנְיָמִין) Benjamin. - Benjamin, an Israelite

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

4 total references
ReferenceText
Acts 13:21

And afterward they desired a king: and God gave unto them Saul the son of Cis, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, by the space of forty years.

Romans 11:1

I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.

Philippians 3:5

Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;

Revelation 7:8

Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
4x
Most Frequent Book
Acts
Book Distribution
Acts1
Romans1
Philippians1
Revelation1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'Βενιαμίν' deepen your understanding of Acts 13:21?