Spiritual Meanings of the 12 Tribes of Israel

If you translate the meaning of the names of the twelve tribes you will find the story of the Gospel. (Read downwards from the definition list.)

Name Definition

Reuben Behold a son, Look on Me

Simeon Hear Him, Hear Me

Levi (and) Be Joined, With me

Judah Give Him Praise, Now will I praise the Lord

Dan Judge

Naphtali (His) Strife

Gad (and His) Fortune

Asher Happy and Blessed

Issachar (am I for) He Brings (my) Reward

Zebulun Dwelling with Us

Joseph He shall Add

Benjamin (For He is) The Son of His Right Hand

The “Gospel in Genesis”

If you translate the meaning of the names of the generations of Adam you will find the story of the Gospel. (Read downwards from the definition list.)

Name Definition

Adam Man (is)

Seth Appointed

Enosh Mortal

Kenan Sorrow (but)

Mahalelel The Blessed God

Jared Shall come down

Enoch Teaching

Methusalah His death shall bring

Lamech The despairing

Noah Rest and comfort