Pharaoh(8)
Pharaoh in the Bible — Pharaoh of Jeremiah's day (JER 25:19). Referenced in 4 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “that disperses; that spoils”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 4 references
- Known Names
- 4 names
Biography
Pharaoh referenced here is the male ruler known as the Pharaoh of Jeremiah's day, identified specifically in Jeremiah 25:19. He is a significant figure as the king of Egypt during the prophetic period addressed by Jeremiah. No tribal affiliation or additional personal notes are recorded for this individual.
Names & Titles
This person is referred to by several titles including 'Pharaoh,' 'King of Egypt,' and 'Pharaoh Hophrah.' The title 'King of Egypt' explicitly denotes his royal authority over Egypt, while 'Pharaoh Hophrah' identifies him by a specific name during the time of Jeremiah and Ezekiel. None of these titles are given by God but are used to identify his earthly position and role.
Family
Scripture does not record family relationships for this person beyond what is listed in his unique attribute as Pharaoh of Jeremiah's day. There are no further familial or relational details provided in the biblical text.
Significance
Pharaoh of Jeremiah's day is significant as a contemporary ruler during the prophetic ministry of Jeremiah, representing Egypt's political power and influence in the region. His mention in Jeremiah and Ezekiel situates him within the broader narrative of God's dealings with the nations surrounding Israel. This Pharaoh's role underscores the geopolitical realities faced by God's people and the fulfillment of prophetic judgment and sovereignty over earthly kingdoms.
Names & Labels (4)
- Hebrew
- פַּרְעֹ֛ה
- Transliteration
- parəoh
- Greek
- Φαραω
- Reference
- JER 25:19
- Strong's
- H6547
- Hebrew
- מֶֽלֶךְ מִצְרָ֑יִם
- Transliteration
- melek mitsərayim
- Meaning
- king [of] Egypt
- Greek
- βασιλέα Αἰγύπτου
- Reference
- JER 25:19
- Strong's
- H4428, H4714
- Hebrew
- פַּרְעֹה חָפְרַע
- Transliteration
- parəoh chafəra
- Meaning
- Pharaoh Hophrah
- Greek
- [none]
- Reference
- JER 44:30
- Strong's
- H6547, H6548
- Hebrew
- מֶֽלֶךְ מִצְרָ֑יִם
- Transliteration
- melek mitsərayim
- Meaning
- king [of] Egypt
- Greek
- βασιλέα Αἰγύπτου
- Reference
- EZK 29:1
- Strong's
- H4428, H4714
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Pharaoh in the Bible?
Pharaoh referenced here is the male ruler known as the Pharaoh of Jeremiah's day, identified specifically in Jeremiah 25:19. He is a significant figure as the king of Egypt during the prophetic period addressed by Jeremiah. No tribal affiliation or additional personal notes are recorded for this individual.
What does the name Pharaoh mean?
The name Pharaoh means “that disperses; that spoils” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.