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| Name | Reuben (Reuven, Re'uven) - רְאוּבֵן |
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| 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 |
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