Who or what is Phinoe in the Bible?

Ancient Context: Phinoe

⚡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)

Phinoe is the name of one of the families of temple-servants who went up from Babylon with Zerubbabel. It equals 'Paseah' in Ezra 2:49 and Nehemiah 7:51.

What is the meaning of Phinoe in the Bible?

Phinoe is the name of one of the families of temple-servants who went up from Babylon with Zerubbabel. It equals 'Paseah' in Ezra 2:49 and Nehemiah 7:51.

SIGNIFICANCE

Identifying Phinoe clarifies the textual variation between Ezra and Nehemiah regarding the Paseah family, confirming the historical record of non-priestly personnel assigned to temple duties during the restoration period.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Phinoe reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.

Bible Study Reflection Prompts:

Why did the biblical author mention Phinoe in this passage?
What cultural or historical assumption does Phinoe clarify?

Scripture Passages Mentioned: Ezra 2:49Nehemiah 7:51

Source Attribution & Provenance

Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been editorially modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and formatted for fast contextual reference.

How to Cite This Entry

          "Phinoe." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/phinoe/
        

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