Name Meaning and Biblical Context of Jephthah
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| Meaning | Whom God sets free. | ||
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The Biblical baby name Jephthah is Hebrew in origin and its meaning is whom God sets free.
Jephthah is pronounced jef-tawh'. Jephthah was one of the Judges of Israel. He was a son of Gilead, and belonged to the tribe of Manasseh. He was mighty warrior and a successful commander of the army of Gilead. Jephthah made a rash vow to the Lord, and after the victory over the Ammonites, he sacrificed his daughter. Jephthah is called Jephthae in the New Testament. Jephtah was also the name of a city belonging to the province of Judah. Biblical reference for baby name Jephthah: Judges 11:1-40; 12:1-7; 1 Samuel 12:11; Hebrews 11:32 Strong's Bible concordance H3316 |
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