Strong's Lexicon Ophel: Hill, mound, fortress Original Word: עֹפֶל Word Origin: Derived from the root עָפַל (aphal), meaning "to swell" or "to be elevated." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Ophel," but related concepts of elevated or fortified places can be found in terms like ἀκρόπολις (akropolis), meaning "citadel" or "high city." Usage: The term "Ophel" refers to a specific elevated area or fortified hill, often associated with a place of defense or a significant topographical feature within a city. In biblical contexts, it is frequently used to describe a fortified area within Jerusalem. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cities, elevated areas or mounds were strategically important for defense and often housed significant structures such as fortresses or temples. The Ophel in Jerusalem was a critical part of the city's defenses and was located between the City of David and the Temple Mount. It was an area of significant archaeological and historical interest, reflecting the city's ancient fortifications and urban development. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom 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 laOfelLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 Nehemiah 3:26 Nehemiah 3:27 Nehemiah 11:21 5 Occurrences |
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