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Phinehas

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Phinehas

פִּינְחָס

Pinchas

peen-KHAS

Meaning of the Name Phinehas

There is no consensus in Jewish tradition as to the meaning of the name Pinchas.

Attributes of Phinehas

Dedication to God, bravery, diligence in study, bringing peace, spiritual heroism.

Where is Phinehas in the Bible

Exodus 6:25, Numbers 25:7-11, 31:6; Joshua 22:13, 30-32; Judges 20:28, I Chronicles 9:20

What did Phinehas do in the Bible

Phineas bravely stood up to stop a plague, for which God awarded him with the covenant of peace. He was later appointed as the priest to prepare soldiers for war, and served as one of the spies who scouted out the city of Jericho. After conquering the Land of Israel, he served as the priest in the city of Bet-El.

What does the Bible say about Phinehas

Brave

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Meaning of the Name Phinehas

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Meaning of the Name Phinehas

Attributes of Phinehas

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What did Phinehas do in the Bible

What does the Bible say about Phinehas

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