Ephraim Summary
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Ephraim, a city near the Judean wilderness where Jesus withdrew after the raising of Lazarus.
Ephraim
PlaceCity near the Judean wilderness; Jesus withdrew there
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Ephraim
fruitful; increasing
- he אֶפְרַ֫יִם · H0669L
- el Ἐφραίμ · G2187
- bg Ефрем
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Ephraim is mentioned in Jhn.11.54 as the place where Jesus withdrew with His disciples after the raising of Lazarus. This event had intensified the opposition of the Jewish religious leaders, who were plotting to kill Jesus (Jhn.11.45-53).
The city of Ephraim was located near the wilderness, likely referring to the Judean wilderness east of Jerusalem. By withdrawing to this area, Jesus sought to avoid confrontation with His enemies until the appointed time for His passion and death.
The exact location of Ephraim is uncertain, but it may be the same as the city of Ephron mentioned in 2Ch.13.19, which was situated in the hill country of Judah, near Bethel.
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