Lexical Definition
נֹף Nôph (nofe) Memphis N:N--L
a variation of מֹף
Noph.
- § Noph = "presentability"
- Noph, the capital of Upper Egypt
1) another name for 'Memphis' the capital city of Egypt
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| נֹף֙ | Memphis | Jer.46.19 |
| נֹ֖ף | Memphis | Jer.2.16 |
| נֹ֑ף | Memphis | Isa.19.13 |
| מִנֹּ֔ף | from Memphis | Ezek.30.13 |
| וּבְנֹ֔ף | and in Memphis | Jer.44.1 |
| וְנֹ֖ף | and Memphis | Ezek.30.16 |
| בְנֹ֖ף | in Memphis | Jer.46.14 |
| Μεμφίσ | Memphis | LXX.Jer.46.19 • LXX.Hos.9.6 |
| Μεμφίν | Memphis | LXX.Jer.46.14 |
| Μέμφοισ | Memphis | LXX.Jer.44.1 |
| Μέμφεωσ | Memphis | LXX.Ezek.30.13 |
| of Memphis | LXX.Isa.19.13 • LXX.Jer.2.16 • LXX.Ezek.30.15 |
Extended Information
- Noph = "presentability"
- Also named: moph (מֹף "Memphis" מֹף)
Profile
Memphis • An important city in ancient Egypt
Memphis, an ancient Egyptian city mentioned in prophecies of judgment against Egypt (Isaiah 19:13; Jeremiah 2:16; 44:1; 46:14, 19; Ezekiel 30:13, 16; Hosea 9:6).
Memphis was an important city in ancient Egypt, located south of modern Cairo. It served as the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom period and remained a significant cultural and religious center throughout much of Egyptian history. In the Bible, Memphis is mentioned primarily in the context of prophecies against Egypt. The prophet Isaiah speaks of the princes of Memphis as being deceived and leading Egypt astray (Isaiah 19:13). Jeremiah mentions Memphis as one of the cities where the Jews fled to escape the Babylonian invasion, but he warns that they will not find safety there (Jeremiah 2:16; 44:1; 46:14, 19). Ezekiel prophesies that God will execute judgments against the idols and princes of Memphis (Ezekiel 30:13, 16). Hosea also refers to Memphis (Moph) as a place where the Israelites will be exiled and will die (Hosea 9:6).