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Pethahiah(2)

Pethahiah in the Bible — Levite who had married a foreign wife (EZR 10:23). Pethahiah belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 2 scripture passages.

Name meaning: the Lord opening; gate of the Lord

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Gender
male
Tribe
Levi
Scripture References
2 references
Known Names
1 name
Relationships
1 connection

Names & Labels (1)

Pethahiahproper name
Hebrew
פְּתַחְיָה
Transliteration
pətachəyah
Meaning
y-h-v-h opens
Greek
Φαθαια
Reference
EZR 10:23
Strong's
H6611

Family & Relationships (1)

descendant

Levi(EZR 10:23)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Pethahiah in the Bible?

Pethahiah is described in the Bible as Levite who had married a foreign wife (EZR 10:23). Pethahiah belonged to the tribe of Levi.

What does the name Pethahiah mean?

The name Pethahiah means “the Lord opening; gate of the Lord” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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