"Pharaoh, pr. name, indecl., Acts 7:10, 13, 21; Rom. 9:17; Heb. 11:24*"
Definition and meaning
Pharaoh, pr. name, indecl., Acts 7:10, 13, 21; Rom. 9:17; Heb. 11:24*
In the original Greek the word is written: Φαραώ
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of pharao (G5328) across the King James Bible.
And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.
And at the second time Joseph was made known to his brethren; and Joseph's kindred was made known unto Pharaoh.
And when he was cast out, Pharaoh's daughter took him up, and nourished him for her own son.
For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.
By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter;
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Common questions
Strong's G5328 (pharao) is a Greek word that means: Pharaoh, pr. name, indecl., Acts 7:10, 13, 21; Rom. 9:17; Heb. 11:24* It appears 5 times in the King James Bible.
The word pharao (G5328) appears 5 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G5328 is pharao, a Greek word defined as: Pharaoh, pr. name, indecl., Acts 7:10, 13, 21; Rom. 9:17; Heb. 11:24*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
pharao is a Greek word found in the New Testament.