ΣΟΥΦΕΙΡ, σουφειρ
SOUPHEIR, soupheir
Sounds Like: soo-FEIR
Translations: Ophir
From the root: ΣΟΥΦΕΙΡ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Explanation: ΣΟΥΦΕΙΡ (Soufeir) is a proper noun referring to Ophir, a place mentioned in the Old Testament known for its gold, precious stones, and almug wood. It is often used in the genitive case (preceded by 'εκ' meaning 'from') to indicate the origin of valuable materials, such as 'gold from Ophir' or 'stones from Ophir'. Its exact location is debated among scholars.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Strong’s number: G5457 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- 1 Kings — 10:11
- 1 Chronicles — 29:4
- 2 Chronicles — 9:10
- Tobit — 13:17, 13:17
- Sirach — 7:18
- Isaiah — 13:12
From the same root
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