Strong’s H6347

פֶחָה

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

pechah

Pronunciation

peh-khah'

Definition

Governor, prefect

Meaning

a prefect

Usage

The term "pechah" refers to a governor or prefect, an official appointed to oversee a province or region. This title was used for administrators in the Persian Empire and other ancient Near Eastern empires, indicating a position of authority and responsibility over a specific territory.

Bible references

Ezra 5:3;Ezra 5:6;Ezra 5:14;Ezra 6:6;Ezra 6:7;Ezra 6:13;Daniel 3:2;Daniel 3:3;Daniel 3:27;Daniel 6:7