Lexicon Ophel: Hill, mound, fortress Original Word: עֹפֶל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ophel The same as ophel; Ophel, a ridge in Jerusalem -- Ophel. see HEBREW ophel NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom aphal Definition a fortified mound or hill in Jer. NASB Translation Ophel (5). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root עָפַל (aphal), meaning "to swell" or "to be elevated."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Ophel, as it is a specific proper noun referring to a location in the Hebrew Bible. However, the concept of a fortified or elevated area can be related to Greek terms for fortifications or hills, though these would not be direct translations of Ophel. Usage: The term Ophel is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a specific part of Jerusalem, as well as a location in Samaria. It is often associated with fortifications or elevated structures. Context: Ophel is a term used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a prominent, elevated area within a city, often fortified for defense purposes. In the context of Jerusalem, Ophel refers to a specific section of the city located between the City of David and the Temple Mount. This area was significant in ancient times due to its strategic position and its role in the city's defense system. 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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