Gênesis 41:52

52 Ao segundo filho, chamou Efraim, dizendo: “Deus me fez prosperar na terra onde tenho sofrido”.

Gênesis 41:52 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 41:52

And the name of the second called he Ephraim
Which signifies fruits or fruitfulness; and being of the dual number, may intend both his spiritual and temporal fruitfulness God had blessed him with: for God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction;
in the land of Egypt, where he had been long afflicted, even for the space of thirteen years, more or less, in his master's house, and in the prison; but God had made him fruitful in grace and good works, in holiness, humility and oftentimes afflictive seasons are the most fruitful ones in this sense. God also bestowed great gifts upon him, as skill in the interpretation of dreams, wisdom in political affairs, a large abundance of wealth, and riches, honour and glory; to which may be added, the fruit of his body, his two children.

Gênesis 41:52 In-Context

50 Antes dos anos de fome, Azenate, filha de Potífera, sacerdote de Om, deu a José dois filhos.

51 Ao primeiro, José deu o nome de Manassés, dizendo: “Deus me fez esquecer todo o meu sofrimento e toda a casa de meu pai”.

52 Ao segundo filho, chamou Efraim, dizendo: “Deus me fez prosperar na terra onde tenho sofrido”.

53 Assim chegaram ao fim os sete anos de fartura no Egito,

54 e começaram os sete anos de fome, como José tinha predito. Houve fome em todas as terras, mas em todo o Egito havia alimento.