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Jephunneh

Jephunneh in the Bible — father of Caleb (NUM 13:6). Jephunneh belonged to the tribe of Judah. Referenced in 4 scripture passages.

Name meaning: he that beholds

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Gender
male
Tribe
Judah
Scripture References
4 references
Known Names
1 name
Relationships
3 connections

Names & Labels (1)

Jephunnehproper name
Hebrew
יְפֻנֶּֽה
Transliteration
yəfunah
Meaning
[perhaps] may he [G-d] turn or turned
Greek
Ιεφοννη
Reference
NUM 13:6
Strong's
H3312

Family & Relationships (3)

father

Caleb(NUM 13:6)

descendant

Judah(NUM 13:6)
Kenaz(NUM 32:12)

Notes

the Kenizzite (Joshua 14:6)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Jephunneh in the Bible?

Jephunneh is described in the Bible as father of Caleb (NUM 13:6). Jephunneh belonged to the tribe of Judah.

What does the name Jephunneh mean?

The name Jephunneh means “he that beholds” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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