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Ephraim is a significant figure and tribe in the biblical narrative, originating from the Old Testament. Ephraim was the second son of Joseph, the son of Jacob (Israel), and Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera, priest of On (Genesis 41:50-52). The name "Ephraim" means "fruitful," reflecting Joseph's declaration, "For God has made me fruitful in the land of my affliction" (Genesis 41:52).

Blessing and Prominence: Ephraim, along with his brother Manasseh, was adopted by Jacob as his own sons, thus granting them a share in the inheritance of Israel (Genesis 48:5). In a significant act, Jacob blessed Ephraim with his right hand, giving him precedence over his elder brother Manasseh, despite Joseph's attempt to correct his father (Genesis 48:13-20). Jacob's blessing indicated that Ephraim would become greater, and his descendants would become "a multitude of nations" (Genesis 48:19).

Tribe of Ephraim: The tribe of Ephraim became one of the most prominent tribes in Israel. It played a central role in the history of the Israelites, often representing the northern kingdom of Israel after the division of the united monarchy. The tribe's territory was located in the central hill country of Canaan, a fertile and strategically important area (Joshua 16:5-10).

Leadership and Influence: Ephraim's influence is evident in several key biblical figures and events. Joshua, the successor of Moses and leader of the Israelites into the Promised Land, was from the tribe of Ephraim (Numbers 13:8). The tribe's central location and size contributed to its leadership role among the northern tribes.

Prophetic Significance: The prophets often used "Ephraim" as a synonym for the northern kingdom of Israel, highlighting its significance and sometimes its waywardness. Hosea, for example, frequently addresses Ephraim in his prophecies, lamenting its idolatry and calling for repentance (Hosea 4:17; 5:3-14).

Judgment and Restoration: Despite its prominence, Ephraim was not immune to judgment. The tribe's involvement in idolatry and alliances with foreign nations led to prophetic warnings and eventual downfall. However, the prophets also spoke of future restoration and hope for Ephraim. Jeremiah prophesied, "I have surely heard Ephraim's moaning... Is Ephraim My dear son? Is he a delightful child? ... I will surely have mercy on him" (Jeremiah 31:18-20).

Symbol of Unity and Division: Ephraim's account is emblematic of both unity and division within Israel. While it was a leading tribe, its rivalry with Judah and role in the division of the kingdom highlight the complexities of Israel's history. The tribe's legacy is a reminder of the blessings and responsibilities that come with leadership and the consequences of turning away from God's covenant.

Strong's Hebrew

669. Ephrayim -- a son of Joseph, also his desc. and their...
... a son of Joseph, also his desc. and their territory. Transliteration: Ephrayim Phonetic
Spelling: (ef-rah'-yim) Short Definition:Ephraim....Ephraim, Ephraimites....

Library

Chronology of the Life ofEphraim.
Hymns and Homilies ofEphraim the Syrian. <.... VII."Chronology of the
Life ofEphraim. Thus the fixed points for determining...

Probable Dates of his Works.
Hymns and Homilies ofEphraim the Syrian. <....

What have I to do with Idols?
... What have I to Do With idols? MUCH is said in reproof ofEphraim by the
prophet Hosea. All the wicked dealings and defilement of...

Recapitulation of Authentic Facts of Life.
Hymns and Homilies ofEphraim the Syrian. <....

Historical Criticism of Medi??val Amplifications.
Hymns and Homilies ofEphraim the Syrian. <....

His Writings: their Characteristics.
Hymns and Homilies ofEphraim the Syrian. <....

'Physicians of no Value'
... HOSEA 'PHYSICIANS OF NO VALUE'. 'When Ephralm saw his sickness, and Judah saw his
wound, then wentEphraim to Assyria, and sent to king Jareb: but he is not...

Chapter xlviii
... to Joseph: Behold, thy father is sick. So he took his two sons along with
him, Manasseh andEphraim. When it was told to Jacob: Behold...

The Life.
... Hilarion passed away about 371:Ephraim Syrus, in 378; Gratian was emperor of the
West; Theodosius the Great was just about to succeed Valens in the East....

The Life, as Amplified by Mediaeval Biographers.
Hymns and Homilies ofEphraim the Syrian. <.... Julian). In Nisibis,
then included within the Roman Empire,Ephraim was born....

Thesaurus

Ephraim's (14 Occurrences)
...Ephraim's (14 Occurrences).... Genesis 48:17 When Joseph saw that his father laid
his right hand on the head ofEphraim, it displeased him....

E'phraim's (6 Occurrences)
E'phraim's.Ephraim's, E'phraim's. Ephrain .... Genesis 48:17 When Joseph saw that
his father laid his right hand on the head ofEphraim, it displeased him....

Manasseh's (9 Occurrences)
... Genesis 48:14 Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it onEphraim's head,
who was the younger, and his left hand on Manasseh's head, guiding his hands...

Ephraim (168 Occurrences)
... The intention of Joseph was that the right hand of the aged patriarch should be
placed on the head of the elder of the two; but Jacob setEphraim the younger...

E'phraim (146 Occurrences)
E'phraim.Ephraim, E'phraim.Ephraim-azariah . Multi-Version Concordance
E'phraim (146 Occurrences). John 11:54 Jesus therefore...

Manas'seh (123 Occurrences)
... Genesis 46:20 And unto Joseph in the land of Egypt were born Manasseh andEphraim,
whom Asenath the daughter of Poti-phera priest of On bore unto him....

Manas'seh's (2 Occurrences)
... Genesis 48:17 And when Joseph saw that his father was laying his right hand upon
the head ofEphraim, it displeased him, and he held up his father's hand, to...

Limit (115 Occurrences)
... Joshua 16:5 And the limit of the land of the children ofEphraim by their families
was marked out in this way: the limit of their heritage to the east was...

E'phraimites (9 Occurrences)
E'phraimites. Ephraimites, E'phraimites.Ephraim's .... Joshua 16:5 This was the
border of the children ofEphraim according to their families....

Guiding (69 Occurrences)
... Genesis 48:14 Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it onEphraim's head,
who was the younger, and his left hand on Manasseh's head, guiding his hands...

Resources

Who was Ephraim in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org

What is the significance of Mount Ephraim in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org

What can we learn from the tribe of Ephraim? | GotQuestions.org

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Ephraim's (14 Occurrences)

Genesis 48:14
Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it onEphraim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand on Manasseh's head, guiding his hands knowingly, for Manasseh was the firstborn.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NIV)

Genesis 48:17
When Joseph saw that his father laid his right hand on the head of Ephraim, it displeased him. He held up his father's hand, to remove it fromEphraim's head to Manasseh's head.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS NIV)

Genesis 50:23
Joseph sawEphraim's children to the third generation. The children also of Machir, the son of Manasseh, were born on Joseph's knees.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)

Joshua 17:9
And the limit goes down to the stream Kanah, to the south of the stream: these towns wereEphraim's among the towns of Manasseh; Manasseh's limit was on the north side of the stream, ending at the sea:
(BBE DBY)

Joshua 17:10
Southward it wasEphraim's, and northward it was Manasseh's, and the sea was his border. They reached to Asher on the north, and to Issachar on the east.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS)

Judges 8:2
And he said unto them: 'What have I now done in comparison with you? Is not the gleaning of Ephraim better than the vintage of Abiezer?
(See NIV)

Isaiah 28:1
Woe to the crown of pride of the drunkards of Ephraim, and to the fading flower of his glorious beauty, which is on the head of the fat valley of them that are smitten down with wine!
(See NIV)

Isaiah 28:3
The crown of pride of the drunkards of Ephraim shall be trodden under foot;
(See NIV)

Jeremiah 31:18
CertainlyEphraim's words of grief have come to my ears, You have given me training and I have undergone it like a young cow unused to the yoke: let me be turned and come back, for you are the Lord my God.
(BBE NIV)

Ezekiel 37:16
And thou, son of man, take to thee one stick, and write on it, For Judah, and for the sons of Israel, his companions; and take another stick, and write on it, For Joseph, the stick of Ephraim, and all the house of Israel, his companions,
(See NIV)

Ezekiel 37:19
Speak unto them, Thus said the Lord Jehovah: Lo, I am taking the stick of Joseph, that 'is' in the hand of Ephraim, and the tribes of Israel his companions, and have given them unto him, with the stick of Judah, and have made them become one stick, and they have been one in My hand.
(See NIV)

Hosea 6:10
In the house of Israel I have seen a horrible thing, There 'is' the whoredom of Ephraim -- defiled is Israel.
(See NAS)

Hosea 11:3
But I was guidingEphraim's footsteps; I took them up in my arms, but they were not conscious that I was ready to make them well.
(BBE)

Hosea 12:1
Ephraim's food is the wind, and he goes after the east wind: deceit and destruction are increasing day by day; they make an agreement with Assyria, and take oil into Egypt.
(BBE)

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