Ophni — the meaning of the Hebrew name עׇפְנִי

עׇפְנִי

ʻOphnîy · pronounced of-nee' · Strong's H6078 · a place

Ophni means an Ophnite (collectively) or inhabitants of Ophen.

Strong's definition

from an unused noun (denoting a place in Palestine; from an unused root of uncertain meaning); an Ophnite (collectively) or inhabitants of Ophen.

Josh 18:24 And Chephar–haammonai, and Ophni, and Gaba; twelve cities with their villages: (KJV)

1 occurrence in 1 verse — Joshua

In the app every proper name in the chapter is highlighted; tap one for its meaning and parts. See also People of the Bible, Places of the Bible and the Names of God.

Definitions from Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (public domain); occurrences from the Westminster Leningrad Codex via Hebrew Explorer's interlinear.

Hebrew Explorer Weekly

One email, every Friday

This week’s Torah portion, a Hebrew word from it, an archaeology discovery, and what’s new — in time for Shabbat. Free, and one click to stop.