In this (quick) episode, I look at the word “Pharaoh.” What it means, where it comes from, and why I hardly use it in the podcast (until now)…
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Thank You! My friend and I were just discussing this topic yesterday and I couldn’t tell him when or why the term came about. This episode came at a fortuitous time!
This was such a cool episode! I wonder though, you know how before this point you referred to the rulers as Kings? I wonder what the actual Egyptian word was? Is it directly translated as the word King? Thanks for your show love it!
The primary term is “nesut bity” which we translate as “King of Southern and Northern Egypt.” Alternative terms can include “heqa” which is more general meaning “ruler” and can apply to local leaders as well.
Thank you that’s so awesome Dominic!