Strong’s H0652
אֹפֶל
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
ophel
Pronunciation
OH-fel
Definition
Mound, hill, fortress, stronghold
Meaning
dusk
Usage
The Hebrew word "ophel" primarily refers to a raised area or mound, often used in the context of a fortified hill or stronghold. It signifies a place of elevation that provides a strategic advantage, typically in military or defensive contexts. In the Bible, "ophel" is used to describe both natural and man-made elevations that serve as fortifications or places of refuge.
Bible references
Job 3:6;Job 10:22;Job 10:22;Job 23:17;Job 28:3;Job 30:26;Psalm 11:2;Psalm 91:6;Isaiah 29:18