Definitions for naphtaliˈnæf təˌlaɪ

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Naph•ta•liˈnæf təˌlaɪ(n.)

  1. the sixth son of Jacob and Bilhah. Gen. 30:7, 8.

    Category: Bible

  2. one of the 12 tribes of Israel, traditionally descended from him.

    Category: Bible

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  1. Naphtali(ProperNoun)

    Sixth son of Jacob, by his wife's handmaid Bilhah.

  2. Naphtali(ProperNoun)

    One of the Israelite tribes, descended from Naphtali.

  3. Origin: Old Testament נַפְתָּלִי (naftali), a son of Jacob.


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