Word Study
The meaning of “רְאוּבֵן”
Understanding Rᵉʼûwbên reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
H7205
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
רְאוּבֵן
Phoneticreh-oo-bane'
TransliterationRᵉʼûwbên
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Reuben. - § Reuben = "behold a son" - Reuben, a son of Jacob 1) the eldest son of Jacob by Leah 2) the tribe descended from Reuben 3) the territory inhabited by the tribe of Reuben
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
68 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
68x
Most Frequent Book
Joshua
Book Distribution
Genesis13
Exodus2
Numbers18
Deuteronomy3
Joshua21
Judges2
1 Chronicles6
Ezekiel3
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'רְאוּבֵן' deepen your understanding of Genesis 37:29?