Definitions for Benjamin
ˈbɛn dʒə mənBen·jamin

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. benzoin, gum benzoin, benjamin, gum benjamin, asa dulcis(noun)

   gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation

2. Benjamin(noun)

   (Old Testament) the youngest and best-loved son of Jacob and Rachel and one of the twelve forebears of the tribes of Israel

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1. Benjamin(ProperNoun)

   of biblical origin.

   Etymology: From the Βενιαμίν, from Old Testament בּנימין.

2. Benjamin(ProperNoun)

   The youngest of the sons of Jacob and Rachel.

   Etymology: From the Βενιαμίν, from Old Testament בּנימין.

Webster Dictionary(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Benjamin(noun)

   see Benzoin

2. Benjamin(noun)

   a kind of upper coat for men

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1. Benjamin

   Benjamin was the last-born of Jacob's twelve sons, and the second and last son of Rachel in Jewish, Christian and Islamic tradition. He was the progenitor of the Israelite Tribe of Benjamin. In the Biblical account, unlike Rachel's first son, Joseph, Benjamin was born in Canaan. In the Qur'an, Benjamin is referred to as righteous young child, who remained with Jacob when the older brothers plotted against Joseph.

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1. Benjamin

   ben′jä-min, n. a kind of overcoat formerly worn by men. [Suggested possibly by 'Joseph's coat.' The Gipsy béngari, 'waistcoat,' has been proposed as an etymon.]

2. Benjamin

   ben′jä-min, n. gum benjamin, an essence made from benzoin.—n. Ben′jamin-tree, a North American aromatic shrub, with stimulant tonic bark and berries: the tree which yields benzoin—Styrax Benzoin. [A corr. of Benzoin.]

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1. Benjamin

   Jacob's youngest son, by Rachel, the head of one of the twelve tribes, who were settled in a small fertile territory between Ephraim and Judah; the tribe to which St. Paul belonged.

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1. benjamin(noun)

   Money. From the one hundred dollar bill, which has Benjamin Franklin on the front. "It's all about the Benjamins" -- Puff Daddy (It's All About The Benjamins baby!! My man Killa Cam off "young cassanovas" on the "how to be a player" soundtrack: "Now I know what a woman think, but girl I'm top ten rank/ But I only get hard when I see Ben Frank in the bank"

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1. benjamin

   Song lyrics by benjamin -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by benjamin on the Lyrics.com website.

How to pronounce Benjamin?

1. Alex

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Benjamin in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Benjamin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Benjamin in a Sentence

1. Scott Walker:

   When I went to Israel I not only met with Benjamin Netanyahu, I met with (Werner) Herzog and the other leaders. While they have many differences within that country they are very much aligned on their concern about the Iran deal I've talked to others around the country and around the world, this is something where, again, I haven't been briefed for the sake of getting ready for debate, I've been briefed from experts in military and foreign affairs for the last six or seven months to be prepared to be President of the United Sates.

2. Benjamin Netanyahu:

   Mnuchin said. Israel gets ready to open the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. ( AP) The treasury secretary’s comments come amid celebration and mass protests in Israel and Gaza leading up to Monday’s festivities. Israel prepared enthusiastically Sunday for the formal embassy opening with a gala party at its Foreign Ministry that included President Trump’s daughter Ivanka, President Trump daughter Ivanka husband Jared Kushner, and other U.S. officials. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told revelers that Trump's December declaration recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital was the right thing to do. Thank you, President President Trump, for your bold decision. Thank you for making the alliance between Israel and the United States stronger than ever.

3. Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson:

   You are going to a place of deep darkness and lies, and if you will light one candle of truth, you will dispel the darkness. (to Benjamin Nethanyahu when he became Israel’s UN Ambassador)

4. Sakio Bika:

   It's not the Dark Destroyer no more, because everything synonymous with the Dark Destroyer I don't want to know, it's Nigel Benn' Benjamin Button' Benn, the older I get the fitter I am. I'm telling you, 100 %. Forget about age. If you watch how I train, it's not about age.

5. Wayne's World:

   Benjamin Hey, who wants Chinese Takeout I know a great place Wayne I'll have the cream of sum yung guy.

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