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Genesis 48:20 (NIRV)
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20 On that day, Jacob gave them his blessing. He said, "In the land of Israel, people will bless others in your names. They will say, 'May God make you like Ephraim and Manasseh.' " So he put Ephraim ahead of Manasseh.
Definition(s):
Ephraim (Eff-ra-im): fruitful; increasing
Jacob (Jeh-kobb): that supplants, undermines; the heel
