A citizen of Ephratah, the old name of Bethlehem (Ruth 1:2; 1 Sam. 17:12), or Bethlehem-Judah.
Source:Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)Public domain
Concept
Ephrathite
Hebrew & Greek words with this meaning
Key verses
Also in Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
An inhabitant of Bethlehem. (Ruth 1:2)
An Ephraimite. (1 Samuel 1:1; 1 Kings 11:26)
Source: Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863) · Public domain
Ask AI about this word
Get a Scripture-grounded explanation in English or Hindi.