Ephraimitic
/ˌɛf.rəɪˈmɪt.ɪk/noun
Relating to Ephraim, the biblical Israelite tribe, territory, or its associated dialect and traditions.
Did you know?The name Ephraim is explained in Genesis as connected with being made fruitful, giving the term a built-in symbolism of abundance and increase.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Hebrew
Hebrew
אֶפְרַיִם (Efrayim)
“Ephraim, a personal name and the name of one of the tribes of Israel”
Biblical Hebrew
Hebrew
פָּרָה (parah)
“To be fruitful, bear fruit, or increase; traditionally associated with the explanation of the name Ephraim”
Ancient Greek
Greek
Ἐφραΐμ (Ephraim)
“Ephraim, the biblical patriarch and tribal name”
Biblical Latin
Latin
Ephraim
“Ephraim, retained from Greek and Hebrew biblical usage”
17th–19th Century
English
Ephraimite
“A person or thing associated with Ephraim”
Modern English
English
Ephraimitic
“Relating to Ephraim, especially its territory, people, dialect, or traditions”
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