Strong's Lexicon Pharaó: Pharaoh Original Word: Φαραώ Word Origin: Of Egyptian origin Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H6547 (פַּרְעֹה, Par'oh): The Hebrew equivalent of the Greek "Pharaó," used throughout the Old Testament to refer to the Egyptian kings. Usage: The term "Pharaó" refers to the title used for the monarchs of ancient Egypt. In the Bible, Pharaoh is often depicted as a powerful ruler who interacts with key biblical figures, particularly in the narratives of the Old Testament. The term is used to denote the king of Egypt during various periods, most notably during the time of Joseph and the Exodus. Cultural and Historical Background: Pharaohs were considered both political and religious leaders in ancient Egypt, often regarded as gods or demigods by their people. They wielded immense power and were central figures in Egyptian society. The Pharaohs were responsible for maintaining ma'at, or cosmic order, and were seen as intermediaries between the gods and the people. The biblical portrayal of Pharaohs often highlights their role in God's redemptive history, particularly in the narratives of Joseph and Moses. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Eg. origin (great house) Definition Pharaoh, an Eg. king NASB Translation Pharaoh (3), Pharaoh's (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5328: ΦαραώΦαραώ (פַּרְעֹה; in Josephus, Antiquities 2, 13 and 14 Φαραωθης (also Φαραων, Φαρωνος, 8, 6, 2, etc.)), ὁ (indeclinable, Buttmann, 15 (14)), Pharaoh, the common title of the ancient kings of Egypt (ὁ φαραων κατ' Αἰγυπτίους βασιλέα σημαίνει, Josephus, Antiquities 8, 6, 2 (according to Ebers (in Riehm, under the word Pharao) the name is only the Hebrew form of the Egyptian per-aa denoting (as even Horapollo 1, 62 testifies) great house, a current title of kings akin to the Turkish sublime porte; others besides; see BB. DD., under the word)): Acts 7:13, 21; Romans 9:17; Hebrews 11:24; Φαραώ, with βασιλεύς Αἰγύπτου added in apposition (as if Φαραώ were a proper name, as sometimes in the O. T.: מִצְרַיִם מֶלֶך פַּרעֹה, 1 Kings 3:1; 1 Kings 9:16; Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Pharaoh. Of foreign origin (Par'oh); Pharao (i.e. Pharoh), an Egyptian king -- Pharaoh. see HEBREW Par'oh Forms and Transliterations Φαραω Φαραώ Φαραὼ Pharao Pharaō Pharaṓ PharaṑLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 7:10 NGRK: σοφίαν ἐναντίον Φαραὼ βασιλέως Αἰγύπτου NAS: in the sight of Pharaoh, king KJV: in the sight of Pharaoh king INT: wisdom before Pharoah king of Egypt Acts 7:13 N Acts 7:21 N Romans 9:17 N Hebrews 11:24 N |
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