Naphtali
Americannoun
noun
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Jacob's sixth son, whose mother was Rachel's handmaid (Genesis 30:7–8)
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the tribe descended from him
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the territory of this tribe, between the Sea of Galilee and the mountains of central Galilee
Etymology
Origin of Naphtali
Ultimately from Hebrew Naphtālī, of uncertain origin and meaning
Example Sentences
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Mr Naphtali said up to his death Zephaniah remained committed to doing everything he could to promote the city "on a national and international stage".
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2025
"He always saw himself as a son of Birmingham and he was passionate about promoting the city," his brother Tippa Naphtali said in a statement.
From BBC ● Jan. 28, 2025
After seven years off the map, when Miriam returns, she has the gall to ask Naphtali whether he will help turn his abandonment into her next piece.
From New York Times ● Feb. 26, 2024
Hudson County prosecutors say police in Kearny found 30-year-old Naphtali Dykes lying in the center of Old Lincoln Highway shortly before 2 a.m.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 11, 2018
Claim of Jesus to be the "Great Light" seen by the dwellers in Zebidon and Naphtali, and the "Wonderful," the "Counsellor," the "Establisher of the throne of David" &c.
From The Two Tests: The Supernatural Claims of Christianity Tried by Two of its Own Rules by Lionel Lisle
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