The meaning of “Βενιαμίν”
Understanding Beniamín reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin (בִּנְיָמִין) Benjamin. - Benjamin, an Israelite
Βενιαμίν
of Hebrew origin (בִּנְיָמִין) Benjamin. - Benjamin, an Israelite
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.” Word: Βενιαμίν (Beniamín) | |
| 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.” Word: Βενιαμίν (Beniamín) | |
| 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;” Word: Βενιαμίν (Beniamín) | |
| 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.” Word: Βενιαμίν (Beniamín) |