Ephraim
Hebrew originEphraim is Joseph's second son by Asenath in Genesis 41; Joseph names him for God's gift of fruitfulness in the land of his misfortune.
- Meaning
- God has made me fruitful
- Occupation
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- First mention
- Genesis 41:52
Family
Parents
Joseph
Joseph is Jacob and Rachel's firstborn son; sold to Egypt in Genesis 37, made go…
Asenath
Asenath is the daughter of Potiphera, priest of On; Pharaoh gives her to Joseph …
Siblings
Scripture references
- Genesis 41:52
He named the second Ephraim, 'Because', he said, 'God has made me fruitful in the country of my misfortune.'