4644. Moph

Lexicon

Moph: Memphis

Original Word: מֹף
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: Moph
Pronunciation: mof
Phonetic Spelling: (mofe)
Definition: Memphis
Meaning: Moph

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Memphis

Of Egyptian origin: Moph, the capital of Lower Egypt -- Memphis. Compare Noph.

see HEBREW Noph

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of foreign origin
Definition
ancient capital of Eg.
NASB Translation
Memphis (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

מֹף proper name, of a location Memphis (Egyptian Mr-nfr, i.e. M§nn¥f§r, * M§nn¥f§, Steind^{BAS i. 594 f.}; Assyrian Mêmpi, Mimpi Schr^{COT Isaiah 19:13} Dl^{Par. 314}; compare Erman^{Ägypten 48, 243} Eb^{Cicerone i. 114 f.}; ᵐ5 (and Gk) Μεμφις, on coins Μενφι(ς) Steind^l.c.); — ׳מ Hosea 9:6 = נֹף Isaiah 19:13; Jeremiah 2:16; Jeremiah 44:1; Jeremiah 46:14,19; Ezekiel 30:13, and יוֺמָם וְנֹף צָרֵי Ezekiel 30:16 (without clear meaning, probably text error Siegf in Kau; ᵐ5 (apparently) וְנָפֹצוּ מֵימֵיהֶם and their waters shall be disperesed (compare Nahum 3:8); Co חומותיה ונפרצו and its walls shall be torn down); נֹף also Nahum 3:15 (for ᵑ0 נא) ᵐ5 Co.

מִפְגָּע see פגע. מַמָּח, מַמֻּחַ see נפח.

מְפִ(י)בשֶׁת see ׳מְרִיב below ריב.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Of Egyptian origin

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for מֹף (Moph) in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and the historical context of ancient Egypt. However, references to Egypt and its cities in the Septuagint (the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible) may use transliterations or Greek terms for Egyptian locations.

Usage: The term מֹף (Moph) is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the city of Memphis, which was a significant cultural and political center in ancient Egypt. It appears in prophetic contexts, often associated with judgment or desolation.

Context: Moph, known in Hebrew as מֹף, is the biblical name for the ancient Egyptian city of Memphis. Memphis was one of the most important cities in ancient Egypt, serving as a capital and a major religious center. It was located at the entrance to the Nile River Delta, strategically positioned for trade and governance.

In the Bible, Moph is mentioned in prophetic literature, particularly in the context of divine judgment against Egypt. The prophets used Moph as a symbol of Egyptian power and idolatry, predicting its downfall as part of God's judgment on the nation. The city's prominence in Egyptian history made it a fitting representation of the nation's might and subsequent vulnerability to divine retribution.

The Berean Standard Bible references Moph in Hosea 9:6: "For even if they flee from devastation, Egypt will gather them, and Memphis will bury them. Their treasures of silver will be taken over by thorns, and thorns will overrun their tents."

This passage highlights the theme of judgment and exile, with Moph (Memphis) serving as a place of burial and desolation for those who turn away from God. The imagery of thorns overtaking treasures and tents underscores the futility of relying on earthly wealth and power in the face of divine judgment.

Forms and Transliterations

מֹ֣ף מף mof mōp̄

Englishman's Concordance

Hosea 9:6
HEB: מִצְרַ֥יִם תְּקַבְּצֵ֖ם מֹ֣ף תְּקַבְּרֵ֑ם מַחְמַ֣ד
NAS: will gather them up, Memphis will bury
KJV: shall gather them up, Memphis shall bury
INT: Egypt will gather Memphis will bury their treasures

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 4644
1 Occurrence

mōp̄ — 1 Occ.