Strong's Lexicon Noph: Noph Original Word: נֹף Word Origin: Derived from Egyptian origin, referring to a city in ancient Egypt. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Noph, as it is a specific proper noun referring to a location in Egypt. However, the Greek Septuagint often uses the transliteration "Μέμφις" (Memphis) for Noph. Usage: Noph is the Hebrew name for the ancient city of Memphis, which was a significant cultural and political center in ancient Egypt. In the Bible, Noph is often mentioned in the context of prophecies and judgments against Egypt, symbolizing the nation's power and influence. Cultural and Historical Background: Memphis, known as Noph in Hebrew, was one of the oldest and most important cities in ancient Egypt. It served as the capital during the Old Kingdom and was a religious and administrative center. The city was renowned for its grandeur and was home to the temple of Ptah, a major deity in Egyptian mythology. In biblical times, Egypt was a powerful empire, often interacting with Israel and Judah, sometimes as an ally and other times as an adversary. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a city in Eg. (the same as NH4644) NASB Translation Memphis (7). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Noph A variation of Moph; Noph, the capital of Upper Egypt -- Noph. see HEBREW Moph Forms and Transliterations בְנֹ֖ף בנף וְנֹ֖ף וּבְנֹ֔ף ובנף ונף מִנֹּ֔ף מנף נֹ֑ף נֹ֖ף נֹף֙ נף ḇə·nōp̄ ḇənōp̄ min·nōp̄ minNof minnōp̄ Nof nōp̄ ū·ḇə·nōp̄ ūḇənōp̄ uveNof veNof wə·nōp̄ wənōp̄Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 19:13 HEB: נִשְּׁא֖וּ שָׂ֣רֵי נֹ֑ף הִתְע֥וּ אֶת־ NAS: The princes of Memphis are deluded; KJV: the princes of Noph are deceived; INT: are deceived the princes of Memphis have led Egypt Jeremiah 2:16 Jeremiah 44:1 Jeremiah 46:14 Jeremiah 46:19 Ezekiel 30:13 Ezekiel 30:16 7 Occurrences |
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