Japhia — the meaning of the Hebrew name יָפִיעַ

יָפִיעַ

Yâphîyaʻ · pronounced yaw-fee'-ah · Strong's H3309 · a man and a place

Japhia means bright.

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Strong's definition

from H3313; bright; Japhia, the name of a Canaanite, an Israelite, and a place in Palestine.

First appearance

Josh 10:3 Wherefore Adoni–zedek king of Jerusalem sent unto Hoham king of Hebron, and unto Piram king of Jarmuth, and unto Japhia king of Lachish, and unto Debir king of Eglon, saying, (KJV)

Every verse that names Japhia

5 occurrences in 5 verses — Joshua, 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles

Josh 10:3Josh 19:122Sam 5:151Chr 3:71Chr 14:6

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