Word Study

The meaning of נַפְתֻּחִים

Understanding Naphtuchîym reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

נַפְתֻּחִים

Phoneticnaf-too-kheem
TransliterationNaphtuchîym
Grammar Code
N:N--PG
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

plural of foreign origin, Naptuhim. - § Naphtuhim = "openings" - Naphtuchim, an Egyptian tribe 1) an unclear reference to Egypt; perhaps Lower Egypt

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Genesis 10:13

And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim,

1 Chronicles 1:11

And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim,

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Genesis
Book Distribution
Genesis1
1 Chronicles1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'נַפְתֻּחִים' deepen your understanding of Genesis 10:13?