Reuben
[roo-buh n]
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noun
the eldest son of Jacob and Leah. Gen. 29, 30.
one of the 12 tribes of Israel, the tribe traditionally descended from him.
a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “behold a son.”
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For the divisions of Reuben there were great thoughts of heart.
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. IFrancis Augustus Cox
For the divisions of Reuben there were great searchings of heart.
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. IFrancis Augustus Cox
There wa'n't nobody else; the world was all Reuben 'n' all Lovey to them.
The Village Watch-Tower(AKA Kate Douglas Riggs) Kate Douglas Wiggin
I was in the act of following him into the room, when Reuben plucked at my sleeve to detain me.
Micah ClarkeArthur Conan Doyle
But we must push on, Reuben, if we are to help our companion.'
Micah ClarkeArthur Conan Doyle
Reuben
noun Old Testament
Douay spelling: Ruben
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