The meaning of “צוֹפַר”
Understanding Tsôwphar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Zophar. - § Zophar = "sparrow" - Tsophar, a friend of Job 1) the 3rd friend of Job
צוֹפַר
Zophar. - § Zophar = "sparrow" - Tsophar, a friend of Job 1) the 3rd friend of Job
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 2:11 | “Now when Job’s three friends heard of all this evil that was come upon him, they came every one from his own place; Eliphaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite: for they had made an appointment together to come to mourn with him and to comfort him.” Word: צוֹפַר (Tsôwphar) | |
| Job 11:1 | “Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said,” Word: צוֹפַר (Tsôwphar) | |
| Job 20:1 | “Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said,” Word: צוֹפַר (Tsôwphar) | |
| Job 42:9 | “So Eliphaz the Temanite and Bildad the Shuhite and Zophar the Naamathite went, and did according as the Lord commanded them: the Lord also accepted Job.” Word: צוֹפַר (Tsôwphar) |