◄ 6077. Ophel ►
Strong's Lexicon Ophel: Hill, mound, fortress Original Word: עֹפֶל Part of Speech: Proper Name Location Transliteration: `Ophel Pronunciation: OH-fel Phonetic Spelling: (o'-fel) Definition: Ophel Meaning: Ophel refers to a "mound" or "hill," often used to describe a fortified hill or elevated area within a city. Word Origin: Derived from the root עָפַל (aphal), meaning "to swell" or "to be elevated." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Ophel, as it is a specific proper noun referring to a location in the Hebrew Bible. However, the concept of a fortified or elevated area can be related to Greek terms for fortifications or hills, though these would not be direct translations of Ophel. Usage: The term Ophel is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a specific part of Jerusalem, as well as a location in Samaria. It is often associated with fortifications or elevated structures. Context: Ophel is a term used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a prominent, elevated area within a city, often fortified for defense purposes. In the context of Jerusalem, Ophel refers to a specific section of the city located between the City of David and the Temple Mount. This area was significant in ancient times due to its strategic position and its role in the city's defense system. The Ophel in Jerusalem is mentioned in several biblical passages. In 2 Chronicles 27:3, King Jotham is noted for building extensively on the wall of Ophel. Nehemiah 3:26-27 describes the repair work done by the temple servants and other groups on the wall of Ophel during the reconstruction of Jerusalem's walls. The Ophel is also mentioned in 2 Kings 5:24, where it is associated with the city of Samaria. Archaeological excavations in Jerusalem have uncovered remains of fortifications and structures in the area traditionally identified as the Ophel, providing evidence of its historical significance and its role in the city's defense. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from aphal Definition a fortified mound or hill in Jer. NASB Translation Ophel (5). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ophel The same as ophel; Ophel, a ridge in Jerusalem -- Ophel. see HEBREW ophel Forms and Transliterations בָּעֹ֑פֶל בעפל הָעֹ֛פֶל הָעֹֽפֶל׃ העפל העפל׃ לָעֹ֔פֶל לעפל bā‘ōp̄el bā·‘ō·p̄el baOfel hā‘ōp̄el hā·‘ō·p̄el haOfel lā‘ōp̄el lā·‘ō·p̄el laOfel Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 27:3 HEB: הָעֶלְי֑וֹן וּבְחוֹמַ֥ת הָעֹ֛פֶל בָּנָ֖ה לָרֹֽב׃ NAS: extensively the wall of Ophel. KJV: and on the wall of Ophel he built INT: the upper the wall of Ophel built extensively 2 Chronicles 33:14 HEB: הַדָּגִים֙ וְסָבַ֣ב לָעֹ֔פֶל וַיַּגְבִּיהֶ֖הָ מְאֹ֑ד NAS: and he encircled the Ophel [with it] and made KJV: and compassed about Ophel, and raised it up INT: of the Fish encircled the Ophel and made very Nehemiah 3:26 HEB: הָי֥וּ יֹשְׁבִ֖ים בָּעֹ֑פֶל עַ֠ד נֶ֜גֶד NAS: living in Ophel [made repairs] as far KJV: dwelt in Ophel, unto [the place] over against the water INT: become living Ophel far as the front Nehemiah 3:27 HEB: וְעַ֖ד חוֹמַ֥ת הָעֹֽפֶל׃ NAS: and as far as the wall of Ophel. KJV: even unto the wall of Ophel. INT: far as the wall of Ophel Nehemiah 11:21 HEB: וְהַנְּתִינִ֖ים יֹשְׁבִ֣ים בָּעֹ֑פֶל וְצִיחָ֥א וְגִשְׁפָּ֖א NAS: were living in Ophel, and Ziha KJV: dwelt in Ophel: and Ziha INT: the temple were living Ophel and Ziha and Gishpa 5 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 6077 5 Occurrences bā·‘ō·p̄el — 2 Occ. hā·‘ō·p̄el — 2 Occ. lā·‘ō·p̄el — 1 Occ.