Ephraim
Ephraim in the Bible — second son of Joseph (GEN 41:52). Ephraim belonged to the tribe of Ephraim. Referenced in 29 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “fruitful; increasing”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Ephraim
- Scripture References
- 29 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 28 connections
Biography
The second son of Joseph and Asenath, born in Egypt, Ephraim received the greater blessing from Jacob despite being younger than Manasseh. His descendants became the dominant tribe in northern Israel, and 'Ephraim' often became synonymous with the northern kingdom.
Significance
Ephraim's prominence fulfills Jacob's blessing and demonstrates God's choice of the younger over the elder, but the tribe later led Israel into idolatry.
Key Events
Names & Labels (1)
- Hebrew
- אֶפְרָ֑יִם
- Transliteration
- efəraiym
- Meaning
- doubly fruitful
- Greek
- Εφραιμ
- Reference
- GEN 45:52
- Strong's
- H669
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ephraim in the Bible?
Ephraim is described in the Bible as second son of Joseph (GEN 41:52). Ephraim belonged to the tribe of Ephraim.
What does the name Ephraim mean?
The name Ephraim means “fruitful; increasing” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.