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* '''Benjamin:''' the youngest and favorite son of Jacob in the Bible | * '''Benjamin:''' the youngest and favorite son of Jacob in the Bible | ||
| + | **Implying meaning of “large portion”: the largest share (from Genesis 43:34: (of Joseph and his brothers, Benjamin being the favourite) 'And he took and sent messes unto them from before him: but Benjamin's mess was five times so much as any of theirs. And they drank, and were merry with him') | ||
| + | * '''benjamin:''' (French) any favored younger child or student | ||
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[[Category: Old Testament]] | [[Category: Old Testament]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:56, 22 June 2022
- Benjamin: the youngest and favorite son of Jacob in the Bible
- Implying meaning of “large portion”: the largest share (from Genesis 43:34: (of Joseph and his brothers, Benjamin being the favourite) 'And he took and sent messes unto them from before him: but Benjamin's mess was five times so much as any of theirs. And they drank, and were merry with him')
- benjamin: (French) any favored younger child or student
