פַּרְעֹה
Paroh , a general title of Egyptian kings
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What does פַּרְעֹה (parĕʿōh) mean in the Bible?
פַּרְעֹה (parĕʿōh) is a Hebrew word meaning "Paroh , a general title of Egyptian kings". Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings BDB: Pharaoh Usage: Pharaoh.
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Meaning
Title denoting Egyptian royal authority; represents human power opposing God's sovereign will throughout exodus narrative
Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings BDB: Pharaoh Usage: Pharaoh.
Cross-Language Connections
Greek words that correspond to or develop the meaning of this Hebrew word in the New Testament.