Overview
The Bible addresses noph across 13 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Isaiah. Closely related themes include Memphis, Egypt, No and War. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jeremiah and Nebuchadnezzar.
Key Bible verses about noph
Old Testament
Jeremiah
Also the children of Noph and Tahapanes have broken the crown of thy head. have: or, feed on thy crown
The word that the LORD spake to Jeremiah the prophet, how Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon should come and smite the land of Egypt.
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.
Why are thy valiant men swept away? they stood not, because the LORD did drive them.
He made many to fall, yea, one fell upon another: and they said, Arise, and let us go again to our own people, and to the land of our nativity, from the oppressing sword. made: Heb. multiplied the faller
They did cry there, Pharaoh king of Egypt is but a noise; he hath passed the time appointed.
As I live, saith the King, whose name is the LORD of hosts, Surely as Tabor is among the mountains, and as Carmel by the sea, so shall he come.
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
Ezekiel
Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also destroy the idols, and I will cause their images to cease out of Noph; and there shall be no more a prince of the land of Egypt: and I will put a fear in the land of Egypt.
And I will make Pathros desolate, and will set fire in Zoan, and will execute judgments in No. Zoan: or, Tanis
And I will pour my fury upon Sin, the strength of Egypt; and I will cut off the multitude of No. Sin: or, Pelusium
And I will set fire in Egypt: Sin shall have great pain, and No shall be rent asunder, and Noph shall have distresses daily.
People in the Bible and noph
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying noph for yourself
- Begin with Isaiah 19:13, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Isaiah each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Jeremiah and Nebuchadnezzar and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Memphis, Egypt, No and War.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about noph?
The Bible addresses noph across 13 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Isaiah. Closely related themes include Memphis, Egypt, No and War. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jeremiah and Nebuchadnezzar.
How many Bible verses are about noph?
The Bible references noph in 13 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention noph?
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”
Which people in the Bible are associated with noph?
Jeremiah and Nebuchadnezzar.
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