Bible Name

View in English, Hebrew Name Reuben (Reuven, Re'uven) - רְאוּבֵן Gender Time of appearance The Biblical Era Meaning According to the Biblical explanation, the name ראובן (Reuben) is related to the verb לראות (lir'ot, "to see"). History Reuben was the first son of Jacob and Leah; the tribe of Reuben is called after his name. Citation "And Leah conceived and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben, for she said, Surely the Lord hath looked upon my affliction, now therefore my husband will love me." Genesis 29, 32 Categories

Reuben (Reuven, Re'uven) - רְאוּבֵן

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