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Phineas

"Mouth of brass; oracle"

Exodus 6:25

Who they were

Aaron's grandson known for his zealous defence of Israel's covenant with God. His name speaks of boldness and dedication.

Themes

zealdedicationboldnesspriesthood

Read their story

Phineas's story begins in Exodus.

The full passage is at Exodus 6:25. Any modern translation will do — the NLT and NIV are the most readable; the ESV and NKJV stay close to the wording the church has used for centuries.

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