Strong's Lexicon Moph: Memphis Original Word: מֹף Word Origin: Of Egyptian origin Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Moph in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. Usage: Moph refers to the ancient city of Memphis, which was a significant city in ancient Egypt. It is mentioned in the Bible as a place of judgment and destruction, symbolizing the downfall of Egypt's power and idolatry. Cultural and Historical Background: Memphis was one of the most important cities in ancient Egypt, serving as a political and religious center. It was located at the entrance to the Nile Delta and was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. The city was known for its grand temples and was a hub of worship for the god Ptah. In biblical times, Memphis represented the strength and idolatry of Egypt, often standing in opposition to the God of Israel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof 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§, SteindBAS i. 594 f.; Assyrian Mêmpi, Mimpi SchrCOT Isaiah 19:13 DlPar. 314; compare ErmanÄgypten 48, 243 EbCicerone i. 114 f.; ᵐ5 (and Gk) Μεμφις, on coins Μενφι(ς) Steindl.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. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Memphis Of Egyptian origin: Moph, the capital of Lower Egypt -- Memphis. Compare Noph. see HEBREW Noph Forms and Transliterations מֹ֣ף מף mof mōp̄Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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