Uphaz standard
sonant only, should be read. In the second passage, instead of "gold of Uphaz," perhaps "gold and fine gold" ('uphaz) should be read.
Where is Uphaz in the Bible?
Uphaz is mentioned in the Bible as a location known for producing exceptionally high-quality gold, though its precise geographical location remains uncertain. The place appears in two key biblical passages: Jeremiah 10:9, where it is referenced in connection with gold used in idols, and Daniel 10:5, where a heavenly figure is described as wearing gold from Uphaz. According to Jewish tradition preserved in the Jerusalem Talmud, Uphaz gold was considered one of the seven finest types of gold and was prized for its exceptional purity and brilliance, appearing like "flashes of fire fed with pitch." While the exact modern location of Uphaz is unknown, its mention in Scripture indicates it was an ancient source of premium precious metals valued in the ancient Near East.
In Scripture2 biblical books; 2 with study content
- Jeremiah
- Daniel
Uphaz
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)sonant only, should be read. In the second passage, instead of "gold of Uphaz," perhaps "gold and fine gold" ('uphaz) should be read. The Jerusalem Talmud states that there were seven kinds of gold, good gold, pure, precious, gold of Uphaz, purified, refined, and red gold of Parvaim (2Ch 3:6). That of Uphaz, which is so called from the place from which it comes, resembles "flashes of fire fed with pitch" (M. Schwab, The Talmud of Jerusalem, V, 207 f).
Thomas Hunter Weir
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