Quotes about Tribe

The universe is my country and the human family is my tribe.

Therefore Jerome — whether it is his own judgment or the opinion of others — says that Moses did not want to make mention of Simeon because the traitor Judas was to be born from him;28 and even up to this time the tribe of Simeon is the most contemptible among these dregs of the Jews.

But Simeon is the most abject tribe of all, for he is cursed by his father Jacob and is passed over in silence by Moses. Jerome, as I have stated, is of the opinion that no mention is made of Simeon because Judas Iscariot was to be born from that tribe.

These two laws in particular were central to Jewish identity in Paul's day. They had become social badges of honor to distinguish Jews from Gentiles, something concrete to hang on to amid the persistent religious chaos introduced by centuries of Greek and Roman ways. That's why I wear my Yankees jersey in Phillies country. I do it, at great risk to myself, to let the world—the world, mind you—know that I am different. I belong to another tribe. I am special.

Mishma, Dumah, Massa,

They killed Hamor and his son Shechem with their swords, took Dinah out of Shechem’s house, and went away.

The sons of Reuben: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.

The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.

The sons of Zebulun: Sered, Elon, and Jahleel.

The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem.

Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon.

Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the sheepfolds.