Uphaz, a place mentioned in the Bible, known for its high-quality gold (Jer. 10:9; Dan. 10:5).
Uphaz is mentioned twice in the Bible as a place known for its fine gold. In Jeremiah 10:9, the prophet describes the idols of the nations as being adorned with gold from Uphaz and silver from Tarshish, emphasizing the precious materials used in their construction. In Dan.10.5, the prophet Daniel has a vision of a man clothed in linen, whose waist was girded with gold from Uphaz. The use of gold from Uphaz in both passages suggests that it was highly valued and associated with wealth and luxury. The exact location of Uphaz is uncertain, and some scholars believe it may be a variant spelling or a copyist's error for Ophir, another region famous for its gold in the Bible (1Kgs. 9:28; 10:11; 22:48; 1Chr. 29:4; 2Chr. 8:18; 9:10; Job.22.24; 28:16; Ps. 45:9; Isa. 13:12). However, others maintain that Uphaz was a distinct place, possibly located in the Arabian Peninsula or the Near East, known for its high-quality gold. Regardless of its exact location, the mention of Uphaz in the Bible underscores the importance and value placed on gold in ancient Near Eastern cultures.
Probably another name for Ophir (Jer. 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.
(Jeremiah 10:9; Daniel 10:5) [Ophir]
pure gold; gold of Phasis or Pison
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0210
Hammered silver is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz— the work of a craftsman from the hands of a goldsmith. Their clothes are blue and purple, all fashioned by skilled workers.
I lifted up my eyes, and behold, there was a certain man dressed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his waist.
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