נֹ֑ף
𐤍𐤐
Nof
Noph
Nōph refers to a major city in ancient Egypt, specifically the city known later as Memphis, serving as a principal royal and administrative center. In biblical texts, נֹף designates this city as a center of Egyptian political power and religious significance during multiple periods of Israelite contact with Egypt.
Isaiah 19:13 · Word #6
Lexicon H5297
| Lemma | נֹף |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤐 |
| Transliteration | Nof |
| Strong's | H5297 |
| Definition | Nōph refers to a major city in ancient Egypt, specifically the city known later as Memphis, serving as a principal royal and administrative center. In biblical texts, נֹף designates this city as a center of Egyptian political power and religious significance during multiple periods of Israelite contact with Egypt. |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Noph |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5297-02
Nōph
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, singular; name of a city (Memphis in Egypt). |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a proper masculine singular place name referring to the prominent Egyptian city later known as Memphis. Retaining the transliterated name preserves its identity while reflecting its root association with prominence and elevation. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Nof
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: from Nōph |