The meaning of “עֹפֶל”
Understanding ʻôphel reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
emerod, fort, strong hold, tower. - a tumor - also a mound, i.e. fortress 1) hill, mound, fort, stronghold, Ophel 2) tum...
עֹפֶל
emerod, fort, strong hold, tower. - a tumor - also a mound, i.e. fortress 1) hill, mound, fort, stronghold, Ophel 2) tumour, hemorrhoid
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 5:24 | “And when he came to the tower, he took them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house: and he let the men go, and they departed.” Word: עֹפֶל (ʻôphel) | |
| Isaiah 32:14 | “Because the palaces shall be forsaken; the multitude of the city shall be left; the forts and towers shall be for dens for ever, a joy of wild asses, a pasture of flocks;” Word: עֹפֶל (ʻôphel) | |
| Micah 4:8 | “And thou, O tower of the flock, the strong hold of the daughter of Zion, unto thee shall it come, even the first dominion; the kingdom shall come to the daughter of Jerusalem.” Word: עֹפֶל (ʻôphel) |