5131. noph

Lexicon

noph: Branch, bough

Original Word: נוֹף
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: nowph
Pronunciation: nofe
Phonetic Spelling: (nofe)
Definition: Branch, bough
Meaning: elevation

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

situation

From nuwph; elevation -- situation. Compare Noph.

see HEBREW nuwph

see HEBREW Noph

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
elevation, height
NASB Translation
elevation (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

נוֺף noun [masculine] elevation, height (Late Hebrew נוֺף is tree-top, bough, so ᵑ7 נוֺפָא); — ׳יְפֵה נ Psalm 48:3 beautiful in elevation (of Mount Zion).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root נוּף (nuph), which means to elevate or to wave.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for נוֹף (Noph) in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. However, related concepts of elevation or height might be found in Greek terms such as ὕψος (hypsos, Strong's Greek 5311), which means height or elevation.

Usage: In the Hebrew Bible, נוֹף (Noph) is used to refer to a city in Egypt, commonly identified with the ancient city of Memphis. It is mentioned in the context of prophecies and historical narratives.

Context: Noph, known in the Hebrew Bible as נוֹף, is a significant city in ancient Egypt, often identified with the city of Memphis. Memphis was a major cultural and political center in ancient Egypt, serving as a capital at various times throughout its history. The city is mentioned in several prophetic books of the Bible, where it is often associated with judgment and desolation due to its idolatry and opposition to the God of Israel.

In the book of Isaiah, Noph is mentioned in the context of a prophecy against Egypt: "The princes of Zoan have become fools; the princes of Memphis are deceived" (Isaiah 19:13, BSB). This highlights the city's role as a center of leadership and its eventual downfall due to misguided counsel.

Jeremiah also references Noph in his prophecies, warning of impending destruction: "Declare in Egypt, and proclaim in Migdol; proclaim in Memphis and Tahpanhes: 'Take your stand and get ready, for the sword devours those around you'" (Jeremiah 46:14, BSB). This passage underscores the city's vulnerability to foreign invasion and divine judgment.

Ezekiel further emphasizes the fate of Noph, stating, "Thus says the Lord GOD: 'I will destroy the idols and put an end to the images in Memphis. There will no longer be a prince in the land of Egypt, and I will instill fear in the land of Egypt'" (Ezekiel 30:13, BSB). This prophecy reflects the city's association with idolatry and the divine decree against it.

Overall, Noph serves as a symbol of Egypt's grandeur and its eventual decline, as foretold by the prophets. Its mention in the Bible highlights the broader themes of judgment and the sovereignty of God over nations.

Forms and Transliterations

נוֹף֮ נוף nō·wp̄ nOf nōwp̄

Englishman's Concordance

Psalm 48:2
HEB: יְפֵ֥ה נוֹף֮ מְשׂ֪וֹשׂ כָּל־
NAS: Beautiful in elevation, the joy
KJV: Beautiful for situation, the joy
INT: Beautiful elevation the joy of the whole

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 5131
1 Occurrence

nō·wp̄ — 1 Occ.