"Ephraim, pr. name, indecl. Jn. 11:54*. See PhotoGuide."
Definition and meaning
Ephraim, pr. name, indecl. Jn. 11:54*. See PhotoGuide.
In the original Greek the word is written: Ἐφραίμ
Historical context
John wrote for an audience familiar with both Jewish Scripture and Greek philosophy. The logos — the Word — was a term Greek philosophers used for the rational principle underlying the universe. John takes that concept and says: that logos became a person and lived among us. Crucifixion was the Roman execution method designed to maximize public humiliation, reserved for slaves and rebels.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of ephraim (G2187) across the King James Bible.
Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.
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Common questions
Strong's G2187 (ephraim) is a Greek word that means: Ephraim, pr. name, indecl. Jn. 11:54*. See PhotoGuide. It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.
The word ephraim (G2187) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2187 is ephraim, a Greek word defined as: Ephraim, pr. name, indecl. Jn. 11:54*. See PhotoGuide.. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
ephraim is a Greek word found in the New Testament.