- Naphtali
- noun Etymology: Hebrew Naphtālī Date: 14th century a son of Jacob and the traditional eponymous ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel
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NAPHTALI — (Heb. נַפְתָּלִי), the sixth son of Jacob and second son of Bilhah, Rachel s maid (Gen. 30:7). The name is said to derive from Rachel s words, A fateful contest (naftule) I waged (niftalti) with my sister; yes, and I have prevailed (Gen. 30:8).… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Naphtali — m Biblical: name, probably meaning ‘wrestling’ in Hebrew, borne by one of the sons of Jacob. The traditional explanation is given in the following quotation: ‘and Rachel said, with great wrestlings have I wrestled with my sister, and I have… … First names dictionary
Naphtăli [1] — Naphtăli (hebr., »der Erkämpfte«, 1. Mos. 30, 8), Sohn Jakobs und der Bilha, der Stammvater eines der zwölf israelitischen Stämme, dessen Gebiet im NW. des Galiläischen Sees lag (s. Karte »Palästina«). Aus Kedes in N. ging der Held Barak hervor,… … Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon
Naphtăli [2] — Naphtăli, ein aus schaumig gerührter Butter, Eidotter, Mandeln, Zitronenschale, Zucker und Eischnee bereitetes kleines Gebäck … Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon
Naphtali — Naphtăli, Sohn Jakobs und der Bilha, Ahnherr des Stammes N. im östl. Obergaliläa, der seit den Kämpfen unter Debora (Richter 5, 18) nicht mehr erwähnt wird … Kleines Konversations-Lexikon
Naphtali — Naphtali, Sohn Jakobs und der Bilha, Erzvater eines israelit. Stammes, der in Nordpalästina neben Asser und Sebulon wohnte … Herders Conversations-Lexikon
Naphtali — [naf′tə lī΄] n. [Heb < naphtulim; wrestlings: see Gen. 30:8] Bible 1. Jacob s sixth son, whose mother was Bilhah: Gen. 30:7 8 2. the tribe of Israel descended from him: Num. 1:43 … English World dictionary
Naphtali — According to the Book of Genesis, Naphtali ( /ˈ … Wikipedia
Naphtali — /naf teuh luy /, n. 1. the sixth son of Jacob and Bilhah. Gen. 30:7,8. 2. one of the 12 tribes of Israel, traditionally descended from Naphtali. * * * ▪ Hebrew tribe one of the 12 tribes that in biblical times constituted the people of… … Universalium
Naphtali — A northern tribe taking its name from a son of Jacob (Gen. 30:7–8) and occupying a strip of land west of the Sea of Galilee. Barak from Kedesh in Naphtali was inspired by Deborah to rout the forces of Sisera (Judg. 4:6–10). Later Naphtali was… … Dictionary of the Bible
