Meaning of "Ephraim" in the English dictionary

PRONUNCIATION OF EPHRAIM

Ephraim  [ˈiːfreɪɪm]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EPHRAIM

Ephraim is a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES EPHRAIM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Ephraim

Ephraim /ˈiːfriːəm/; was, according to the Book of Genesis, the second son of Joseph and Asenath. Asenath was an Egyptian woman whom Pharaoh gave to Joseph as wife, and the daughter of Potipherah, a priest of On. Ephraim was born in Egypt before the arrival of the children of Israel from Canaan. Ephraim had sons: Shuthelah, Beker, and Tahan. However, 1 Chronicles 7 claims that he also had two more sons, Ezer and Elead, who were killed by local men who came to rob him of his cattle. He then had another son, Beriah, who carried on his name. From him was descended Joshua, son of Nun, who in time became the leader of the Israelite tribes in the conquest of Canaan. According to the biblical narrative, Jeroboam, who became the first king of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, was also from the house of Ephraim.

Definition of Ephraim in the English dictionary

The first definition of Ephraim in the dictionary is the younger son of Joseph, who received the principal blessing of his grandfather Jacob. Other definition of Ephraim is the tribe descended from him. Ephraim is also the territory of this tribe, west of the River Jordan.

TRANSLATION OF EPHRAIM

Find out the translation of Ephraim to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of Ephraim from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Ephraim» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 以法莲
• Translator English - Spanish: Efraín
• English: Ephraim
• Translator English - Hindi: एप्रैम
• Translator English - Arabic: افرايم
• Translator English - Russian: Ефрем
• Translator English - Portuguese: Efraim
• Translator English - Bengali: ইফ্রয়িম
• Translator English - French: Ephraim
• Translator English - Malay: Ephraim
• Translator English - German: Ephraim
• Translator English - Japanese: エフライム
• Translator English - Korean: 에브라임
• Translator English - Javanese: Efraim
• Translator English - Vietnamese: Ephraim
• Translator English - Tamil: எப்பிராயீம்
• Translator English - Marathi: एफ्राइम
• Translator English - Turkish: Ephraim
• Translator English - Italian: Ephraim
• Translator English - Polish: Efraim
• Translator English - Ukrainian: Єфрем
• Translator English - Romanian: Efraim
• Translator English - Greek: Εφραίμ
• Translator English - Afrikaans: Efraim
• Translator English - Swedish: Ephraim
• Translator English - Norwegian: Ephraim

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EPHRAIM»

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Escape to Manila: From Nazi Tyranny to Japanese Terror

In this book Frank Ephraim, who fled to Manila with his parents, gathers the testimonies of thirty-six refugees.

Frank Ephraim, 2003

The Ephraim Chronicles

This is the story of a bear and a boy, and the forces that rush them to the brink of tragedy as Danny discovers himself and the value of faith.The Ephraim Chronicles is Lee Nelson's 26th book--a novel of determination and spiritual growth, ...

Lee Nelson, 2000

Ephraim

With its natural, unspoiled beauty, strong Norwegian heritage, and spiritual values of both the Moravian and Lutheran Churches, the village of Ephraim has long been considered a jewel of the Door County peninsula.

Ephraim Historical Foundation, 2008

Parenting the Ephraim's Child: Characteristics, ...

This revolutionary parenting guide combines real-life examples, scriptural passages, and sound techniques that will change the way you see your child. Learn to love your children because of their personalities, not in spite of them.

Deborah Talmadge, Jamie Theler, 2012

The Funniest Man in the World: The Wild and Crazy Humor of ...

These humorous stories are full of life itself--children, dogs, neighbors, domestic appliances, taxi drivers, policemen, media men, publishers, plumbers, bureaucrats . . . touched by that spark of lunacy which makes it worth turning the ...

Ephraim Kishon, 1989

The Hanging of Ephraim Wheeler: A Story of Rape, Incest, and ...

In 1806, Ephraim Wheeler was hanged in Lenox, Massachusetts, for the rape of his 13-year-old daughter.

Irene Quenzler Brown, Richard D. Brown, 2003

More of the Funniest Man in the World

This book contains more hilarious stories full of lifes everyday characters by Israels most famous humorist.

Ephraim Kishon, 1989

The Tribe of Ephraim: Covenant and Bloodline

Whether you're a scholar, a history buff, or a just a curious descendent of Ephraim, the Tribe of Ephraim: Covenant and Bloodline is the perfect resource to help bring the story of the children of Israel to life for you.

Steven D. Green, 2007

A Companion to the Works of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

New essays providing a comprehensive view of the pathbreaking dramatist and theorist Lessing.

Barbara Fischer, Thomas C. Fox, 2005

The Book of Ephraim

The Book of Ephraim is totally contrary to everything that has been taught through the years.

Yahoshuah Ben Israel, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EPHRAIM»

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Week-end rescues in Manti, Ephraim, keep EMTs busy

Ephraim ambulance crew was unable to bring the woman out and called in search and rescue. The woman was transported to Sanpete Valley ... «Daily Herald, Jul 15»

Commonwealth Urology becoming Ephraim McDowell Urology

Dr. William Rankin, along with Dr. Ryan Turpen and physician assistant Katherine MacMurray will be joining Ephraim McDowell Health on ... «Central Kentucky News, Jul 15»

Dalai Lama misses Prince Charles' royal reception on UK visit …

EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: No royal reception for the Dalai Lama. By Ephraim Hardcastle for the Daily Mail. Published: 19:08 EST, 8 July 2015 | Updated: 19:42 ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»

Ephraim McDowell Health and Auxiliaries award scholarships to ten …

Ephraim McDowell Health announces that it has awarded scholarships to ten area students who are pursuing careers in health care. «Central Kentucky News, Jul 15»

Will it be Earl Michael Middleton and Countess Carole? EPHRAIM …

EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Will it be Earl Michael and Countess Carole Middleton? By Ephraim Hardcastle for the Daily Mail. Published: 18:59 ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»

Ephraim McDowell Cancer Center joins UK Markey Cancer Center …

Ephraim McDowell Health said in a press release that Kentucky faces some of the highest rates of cancer incidence and mortality in the nation, ... «Central Kentucky News, Jul 15»

Top police commander Ephraim Bracha laid to rest

Thousands of loved ones and top police commanders and public officials paid their respects to National Fraud Squad head Dep.-Ch. Ephraim ... «Jerusalem Post Israel News, Jul 15»

Ephraim garage, contents destroyed in Sunday fire

A statement from Fire Chief Justine MacDonald indicated that the Ephraim Fire Department was called at 7:29 a.m. to 2950 Spruce Lane, ... «Green Bay Press Gazette, Jul 15»

Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center birth announcements

June 22: A girl, Alexis Grace, to Brittany and Russell Emerson of Liberty. A boy, Charles Landon, to Miranda and David Goodlett of Harrodsburg ... «Central Kentucky News, Jul 15»

Prince George and Princess Charlotte 'to attend Prince William and …

EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Prince George set to attend same Notting Hill school as William and Harry. By Ephraim Hardcastle for the Daily Mail. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»