Tribe

A collection of families descending from one ancestor. The twelve tribes of the Hebrews were the twelve collections of families which sprang from the sons of Jacob. In Matt. 24:30 the word has a wider significance. The tribes of Israel are referred to as types of the spiritual family of God (Rev. 7). (See "[643]ISRAEL, KINGDOM OF; [644]JUDAH, KINGDOM OF.)"

Related Bible Dictionary Terms:
Ephraim The tribe of    Judah Tribe of    Naphtali Tribe of    Reuben Tribe of    Simeon The tribe of    Zebulun Tribe of