A name from Scripture
Reuben
ROO-ben
Meaning
Behold, a son! See, a son!
Hebrew origin · Boy · First in Genesis
What it points to
Reuben shows that good intentions without decisive action fall short — he tried to save Joseph through delay rather than boldness.
Verses · King James Version
“And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Surely the LORD hath looked upon my affliction.”
Genesis 29:32
“And Reuben heard it, and he delivered him out of their hands; and said, Let us not kill him.”
Genesis 37:21