Bible Verses About "Who Was Ephraim in the Bible"
Ephraim was the younger son of Joseph whom Jacob blessed above his older brother Manasseh, becoming the head of the most powerful tribe in northern Israel.
Ephraim was the younger son of Joseph whom Jacob blessed above his older brother Manasseh, becoming the head of the most powerful tribe in northern Israel.
"And Joseph called the name of the second born Ephraim: For God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction." — Genesis 41:52 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who Was Ephraim in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And Joseph called the name of the second born Ephraim: For God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction."
"And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it upon Ephraim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh's head, guiding his hands wittingly; for Manasseh was the firstborn... his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his seed shall become a multitude of nations."
"Ephraim is joined to idols: let him alone."
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