Phinehas

Proper noun

Meaning

Any of a number of Old Testament men, including a son of Eli and a grandson of Aaron.

(rare) A male given name from Ancient Greek, Hebrew, or Egyptian of biblical origin.

Examples

Aryan Nations Revival leaders were placed on the Congressional Record as domestic terrorists, and the Holy Order of the Brotherhood of the Phinehas Priesthood was determined to be the enforcement/terrorist wing of Aryan Nations. Source: Internet

Army spokesman Lt. Col. Phinehas Katirima said, "The army decided to decongest the barracks which was built for about 1,000 soldiers, but now has over 10,000 people." Source: Internet

Eli's sons, Hophni and Phinehas, prove unworthy of the priesthood and are killed in battle, but the child Samuel grows up "in the presence of the Lord." Source: Internet

But Phinehas stood up and intervened, and the plague was checked. Source: Internet

Some Rabbis have speculated that he should be identified with Phinehas (Pirḳe R. El. Source: Internet

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