Which verse describes Ephraim's horn as the firstborn among the nations?

Which verse describes Ephraim's horn as the firstborn among the nations?

• A. Genesis 49:8
• B. Hosea 11:10
• C. Deuteronomy 33:17
• D. Psalm 89:24

Answer: (C)

Horns as a symbol of strength and leadership appear in prophetic blessing, and Ephraim is treated as the leading portion among Joseph’s descendants. In the blessing given to Joseph (which includes Ephraim and Manasseh), the strength and prominence of Ephraim are highlighted with the image of his horns—describing them as the horns of unicorns and belonging to Ephraim to push the peoples together to the ends of the earth. This directly ties Ephraim’s perceived firstborn-like status among the tribes to the horn imagery, making it the verse that best fits the description. The other verses don’t center Ephraim or use that horn-for-national prominence imagery. Genesis 49:8 focuses on Judah’s leadership, Hosea 11:10 uses a lion-like roar rather than horn symbolism, and Psalm 89:24 talks about a ruler’s horn being exalted in a general sense, not Ephraim or the nations.

Horns as a symbol of strength and leadership appear in prophetic blessing, and Ephraim is treated as the leading portion among Joseph’s descendants. In the blessing given to Joseph (which includes Ephraim and Manasseh), the strength and prominence of Ephraim are highlighted with the image of his horns—describing them as the horns of unicorns and belonging to Ephraim to push the peoples together to the ends of the earth. This directly ties Ephraim’s perceived firstborn-like status among the tribes to the horn imagery, making it the verse that best fits the description.

The other verses don’t center Ephraim or use that horn-for-national prominence imagery. Genesis 49:8 focuses on Judah’s leadership, Hosea 11:10 uses a lion-like roar rather than horn symbolism, and Psalm 89:24 talks about a ruler’s horn being exalted in a general sense, not Ephraim or the nations.