Memphis — the meaning of the Hebrew name מֹף

מֹף

Môph · pronounced mofe · Strong's H4644 · a place

Memphis means of Egyptian origin.

Strong's definition

of Egyptian origin; Moph, the capital of Lower Egypt.

First appearance

Hos 9:6 For, lo, they are gone because of destruction: Egypt shall gather them up, Memphis shall bury them: the pleasant places for their silver, nettles shall possess them: thorns shall be in their tabernacles. (KJV)

Every verse that names Memphis

1 occurrence in 1 verse — Hosea

Hos 9:6

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