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Philip(2)

Philip in the Bible — brother of Herod (MAT 14:3). Philip belonged to the tribe of Edom. Referenced in 4 scripture passages.

Name meaning: warlike; a lover of horses

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Gender
male
Tribe
Edom
Scripture References
4 references
Known Names
2 names
Relationships
2 connections

Names & Labels (2)

Philipproper name
Hebrew
פִילִיפּוֹס
Transliteration
fiyliypos
Greek
Φίλιππος
Reference
MAT 14:3
Strong's
none
Tetrarch of Ituraea and Trachonitistitle
Hebrew
שַׂר רֹבַע עַל מְדִינוֹת יְטוּר וְטַרְכוֹנָה
Transliteration
sar rova al mediynot yətur vətarəchonah
Meaning
great prince of the land of Ituraea and Trachonitis
Greek
τετρααρχοῦντος τῆς Ἰτουραίας καὶ Τραχωνίτιδος
Reference
LUK 3:1

Family & Relationships (2)

husband

Herodias(MAT 14:3)

brother

Herod(MAT 14:3)

Notes

Philip the Tetrarch of Iturea and Trachonitis

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Philip in the Bible?

Philip is described in the Bible as brother of Herod (MAT 14:3). Philip belonged to the tribe of Edom.

What does the name Philip mean?

The name Philip means “warlike; a lover of horses” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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