Overview
The Bible addresses memphis across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Jeremiah, Isaiah and Ezekiel. Closely related themes include Noph, Egypt, Tahpanhes and War.
Key Bible verses about memphis
Old Testament
Jeremiah
Also the children of Noph and Tahapanes have broken the crown of thy head. have: or, feed on thy crown
Declare ye in Egypt, and publish in Migdol, and publish in Noph and in Tahpanhes: say ye, Stand fast, and prepare thee; for the sword shall devour round about thee.
O thou daughter dwelling in Egypt, furnish thyself to go into captivity: for Noph shall be waste and desolate without an inhabitant. furnish: Heb. make thee instruments of captivity
In the Bible dictionary
Studying memphis for yourself
- Begin with Isaiah 19:13, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Jeremiah, Isaiah and Ezekiel each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Noph, Egypt, Tahpanhes and War.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about memphis?
The Bible addresses memphis across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Jeremiah, Isaiah and Ezekiel. Closely related themes include Noph, Egypt, Tahpanhes and War.
How many Bible verses are about memphis?
The Bible references memphis in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention memphis?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Isaiah 19:13: “The princes of Zoan are become fools, the princes of Noph are deceived; they have also seduced Egypt, even they that are the stay of the tribes thereof. they that: or, governors: Heb. corners”
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