"And the name of the second called he Ephraim: For God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Ephraim Meaning in the Bible
Ephraim
boy
Ephraim means "Doubly fruitful; Fruitful", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Ephraim appears in the King James Bible, and Genesis 41:52 is the passage most often tied to it. Ephraim is fruitfulness in affliction — the double harvest that grows from pain's soil, God's provision in suffering's land.
Is Ephraim in the Bible?
Yes — Ephraim appears in the King James Bible, including Genesis 41:52.
Pronunciation:/EE-fray-im/
OriginHebrew
MeaningDoubly fruitful; Fruitful
What does Ephraim mean?
Ephraim is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Doubly fruitful; Fruitful". Ephraim was Joseph's son, born in the land of affliction yet named 'doubly fruitful.' 'God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction.' Ephraim proves that the hardest seasons produce the greatest harvest.
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What does Ephraim mean in the Bible?
Ephraim means "Doubly fruitful; Fruitful" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Ephraim was Joseph's son, born in the land of affliction yet named 'doubly fruitful.' 'God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction.' Ephraim proves that the hardest seasons produce the greatest harvest.
Where does Ephraim appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Ephraim is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Genesis 41:52. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"From me is thy fruit found."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Ephraim?
Ephraim has 2 recorded variants, short forms, and translations across languages and biblical traditions.
Which books of the Bible mention Ephraim?
Ephraim is mentioned across 4 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Ephraim?
Ephraim is fruitfulness in affliction — the double harvest that grows from pain's soil, God's provision in suffering's land.
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Ephraim name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Ephraim
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Ephraim?
You can read every verse where Ephraim appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.