JEPHTHAE Meaning and
Definition
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Jephthae is a proper noun found in the Bible, specifically in the Book of Judges (chapters 10-12). It refers to an individual who was a judge and military leader for the Israelites. The name Jephthae is of Hebrew origin and can be translated as "God has opened" or "God sets free."
According to the biblical account, Jephthae was the son of a Gileadite father and a prostitute mother. As a result, he was initially rejected and driven away by his half-brothers from inheriting his father's property. He therefore sought refuge in the land of Tob, where he became a respected leader of a group of outcasts.
When the Ammonites, a neighboring enemy nation, began to oppress the Israelites, they sought Jephthae's assistance. Jephthae agreed to lead the Israelite army against the Ammonites but not before making a solemn vow to God. He vowed to sacrifice as a burnt offering the first living being that would come out of his house upon his victorious return.
Tragically, upon Jephthae's triumphant return, his only daughter, his virgin daughter, was the first to greet him. Devastated by the vow he had made and unable to break it, Jephthae fulfilled his vow, causing great sorrow and mourning in Israel.
Jephthae is remembered as a valiant warrior and judge, but his story is also a cautionary tale about the dangers of making rash and tragic vows without considering the consequences.
Common Misspellings for JEPHTHAE
- hephthae
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Etymology of JEPHTHAE
The word "Jephthae" is derived from the Hebrew name "Yiftach", which means "God has opened" or "God has opened the womb". It is a biblical name, famously associated with a judge of Israel by the same name, who is mentioned in the Book of Judges.
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