Nephusim — the meaning of the Hebrew name נְפִיסִים

נְפִיסִים

Nᵉphîyçîym · pronounced nef-ee-seem' · Strong's H5304 · a people

Nephusim means expansions.

Strong's definition

plural from an unused root meaning to scatter; expansions; Nephisim, a Temple-servant.

First appearance

Ezra 2:50 The children of Asnah, the children of Mehunim, the children of Nephusim, (KJV)

Every verse that names Nephusim

2 occurrences in 2 verses — Ezra, Nehemiah

Ezra 2:50Neh 7:52

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