Strong’s H3316

יִפְתָּח

Part of speech

proper name; masculine; location

Transliteration

Yiphtach

Pronunciation

yif-takh'

Definition

Jephthah

Meaning

Jiphtach

Usage

Yiphtach, or Jephthah, is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It means "he opens" or "whom God sets free." Jephthah is a significant figure in the Book of Judges, known for being a judge of Israel who led the Israelites in battle against the Ammonites.

Bible references

Joshua 15:43;Judges 11:1;Judges 11:1;Judges 11:2;Judges 11:3;Judges 11:3;Judges 11:5;Judges 11:6;Judges 11:7;Judges 11:8;Judges 11:9;Judges 11:10;Judges 11:11;Judges 11:11;Judges 11:12;Judges 11:13;Judges 11:14;Judges 11:15;Judges 11:28;Judges 11:29;Judges 11:30;Judges 11:32;Judges 11:34;Judges 11:40;Judges 12:1