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Ephrath

"Fruitful; fertile"

Genesis 35:16

Who they were

The ancient name for Bethlehem and also the name of Caleb's wife. A place name that speaks of fruitfulness and is forever linked to the birthplace of David and Jesus.

Themes

fruitfulnessBethlehemheritagefertility

Read their story

Ephrath's story begins in Genesis.

The full passage is at Genesis 35:16. Any modern translation will do — the NLT and NIV are the most readable; the ESV and NKJV stay close to the wording the church has used for centuries.

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