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Phares

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What is the meaning of Phares in the Bible?

The Greek form of Perez, appearing in Mt 1:3 and Lu 3:33.

SIGNIFICANCE

Recognizing Phares as the Greek transliteration of Perez clarifies the lineage of Jesus, connecting the New Testament accounts to the Old Testament narrative of Judah's descendants.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Phares reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
  • Why did the biblical author mention Phares in this passage?
  • What cultural or historical assumption does Phares clarify?

Source Attribution

Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.

How to Cite This Entry

"Phares." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/phares/
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