Uphaz is a term mentioned in the Bible, specifically in the Old Testament, and is often associated with gold. The exact location or identity of Uphaz is not definitively known, but it is traditionally considered to be a region or place renowned for its fine gold. The mention of Uphaz occurs in the context of describing the quality and value of gold, suggesting its significance in ancient times.

Biblical References:

1. Jeremiah 10:9 : "Hammered silver is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz—the work of a craftsman and of the hands of a goldsmith. Their clothing is blue and purple, all fashioned by skilled workers."

2. Daniel 10:5 : "I lifted up my eyes and looked, and behold, there was a man dressed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his waist."

In these passages, Uphaz is mentioned alongside other well-known locations such as Tarshish, indicating its importance in the trade and craftsmanship of precious metals. The gold from Uphaz is described as being of high quality, used in the adornment of significant figures and objects.

Historical and Geographical Considerations:

The precise location of Uphaz remains a subject of debate among scholars and theologians. Some suggest that Uphaz might be a variant of the name Ophir, another biblical location famous for its gold. Others propose that Uphaz could be a region in Arabia or India, known for its rich gold deposits. The lack of concrete archaeological evidence leaves the exact identification of Uphaz open to interpretation.

Theological Significance:

In the biblical context, the mention of gold from Uphaz serves to emphasize the splendor and majesty associated with divine or royal figures. The use of such high-quality gold in the description of heavenly beings or sacred objects underscores the purity and value attributed to them. Uphaz, therefore, symbolizes not only material wealth but also spiritual richness and divine glory.

Cultural Context:

In ancient Near Eastern cultures, gold was a symbol of wealth, power, and divine favor. The reference to gold from Uphaz in the Bible reflects the broader cultural appreciation for precious metals and their role in religious and royal iconography. The craftsmanship associated with gold from Uphaz highlights the skill and artistry valued in ancient societies.

In summary, while the exact location of Uphaz remains uncertain, its biblical references highlight its association with high-quality gold, contributing to the imagery of wealth, splendor, and divine majesty in the Scriptures.Uphaz

pure gold; gold of Phasis or Pison

Uphaz

(Jeremiah 10:9; Daniel 10:5) [OPHIR]

Uphaz

A region producing fine gold, Jeremiah 10:9 Daniel 10:5. In Hebrew it differs from Ophir by only one letter; and it is thought to denote the same region.

Probably another name for Ophir (Jeremiah 10:9). Some, however, regard it as the name of an Indian colony in Yemen, southern Arabia; others as a place on or near the river Hyphasis (now the Ghana), the south-eastern limit of the Punjaub. UPHAZ

u'-faz ('uphaz): A gold-bearing region, mentioned in Jeremiah 10:9 Daniel 10:5, otherwise unknown. Perhaps in both passages Ophir, which differs in one consonant only, should be read. In the second passage, instead of "gold of Uphaz," perhaps "gold and fine gold" ('uphaz) should be read. The Jerusalem Talmud states that there were seven kinds of gold, good gold, pure, precious, gold of Uphaz, purified, refined, and red gold of Parvaim (2 Chronicles 3:6). That of Uphaz, which is so called from the place from which it comes, resembles "flashes of fire fed with pitch" (M. Schwab, The Talmud of Jerusalem, V, 207).

Thomas Hunter Weir

210. Uphaz -- a region where gold is found
... 209, 210. Uphaz. 211 . a region where gold is found. Transliteration:
Uphaz Phonetic Spelling: (oo-fawz') Short Definition: Uphaz. ...
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Letter xxxvii. To Marcella.
... the work abounds with errors, of which the two following are samples: (1) Rhetitius
identifies Tharshish with Tarsus, and (2) he supposes that Uphaz (in the ...
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The Holy City; Or, the New Jerusalem:
The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. ...
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Uphaz (2 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. UPHAZ. u'-faz ('uphaz): A gold-bearing region,
mentioned in Jeremiah 10:9 Daniel 10:5, otherwise unknown. ...
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Dressed (77 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Jeremiah 10:9 There is silver beaten into plates, which is brought from Tarshish,
and gold from Uphaz, the work of the artificer and of the hands of the ...
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Upheaved (1 Occurrence)

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Upharsinupharsin (1 Occurrence)

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Ophir (12 Occurrences)
... occurs also in two passages under the form "Uphaz" (Jeremiah 10:9 Daniel 10:5).
2. Geographical Position: At all times the geographical position of Ophir has ...
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Goldsmith (6 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 10:9 There is silver beaten into plates, which is brought from Tarshish,
and gold from Uphaz, the work of the artificer and of the hands of the ...
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Girt (13 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Daniel 10:5 and I lift up mine eyes, and look, and lo, a certain one
clothed in linen, and his loins girt with pure gold of Uphaz, (YLT). ...
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Thighs (11 Occurrences)
... (WEB). Daniel 10:5 I lifted up my eyes, and looked, and behold, a man clothed in
linen, whose thighs were girded with pure gold of Uphaz: (WEB). ...
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Plates (19 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 10:9 There is silver beaten into plates, which is brought from Tarshish,
and gold from Uphaz, the work of the artificer and of the hands of the ...
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Artificer (13 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 10:9 There is silver beaten into plates, which is brought from Tarshish,
and gold from Uphaz, the work of the artificer and of the hands of the ...
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