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Reuben

Reuben

43 7.7
The eldest son of Jacob and ancestor of one of the twelve tribes of Israel
  • proper noun
  • /ˈruːbən/
  • Literature
translation icon : Rubén
  • On October 7, 1857, Ben II's son Reuben donated three acres to the Baptist Church of Freestone County, Texas.
  • sons of Reuben
  • Reuben and Benjamin

Examples

  • In the genealogies of Israel, Reuben is listed as the progenitor of a significant tribe.

  • According to the Bible, Reuben was the eldest son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

  • In the division of his brother's estate, Reuben acquired a portion of May's land.

    Academic text (2011)

  • The oldest Manning brother, Reuben, had been in Texas since 1849.

    Academic text (2011)

  • The Jews prepared Reuben's body for burial, dressing him in two suits of linen.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • Peter sat opposite Reuben at a round table inlaid with polished oak.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • In Leon County, Reuben Manning owned lot no. 52 in Tallahassee.

    Academic text (2011)

  • All three visitors sat on cushions as Reuben poured wine and recited the blessing.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • His leadership was recognized among his brothers, making Reuben an important figure in the Old Testament.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Reuben comes from Hebrew parts ra'ah and ben, which mean 'see' and 'son'. So it originally meant 'behold, a son' and is the name of Jacob's eldest son in the Bible.