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Pethor — the meaning of the Hebrew name פְּתוֹר

פְּתוֹר

Pᵉthôwr · pronounced peth-ore' · Strong's H6604 · a place

Pethor means Pethor, a place in Mesopotamia.

Strong's definition

of foreign origin; Pethor, a place in Mesopotamia.

First appearance

Num 22:5 He sent messengers therefore unto Balaam the son of Beor to Pethor, which is by the river of the land of the children of his people, to call him, saying, Behold, there is a people come out from Egypt: behold, they cover the face of the earth, and they abide over against me: (KJV)

Every verse that names Pethor

2 occurrences in 2 verses — Numbers, Deuteronomy

Num 22:5Deut 23:5

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