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Proper noun

Phinehas

1. Any of a number of Old Testament men, including a son of Eli and a grandson of Aaron.
   • 1611, Bible (KJV), Samuel-Chapter-2/#34 1 Samuel 2:34::

     And this shall be a sign unto thee, that shall come upon thy two sons, on Hophni and Phinehas; in one day they shall die both of them.

2. (rare) A male given name of biblical origin.

Related terms

• Phineas
• Pinchas

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