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    Memphis

    נֹף

    Memphis, an ancient Egyptian city mentioned in prophecies of judgment against Egypt (Isaiah 19:13; Jeremiah 2:16; 44:1; 46:14, 19; Ezk.30.13, 16; Hosea 9:6).

    Where the story of Memphis happensWhere the gazetteer locates Memphis, framed to them: Memphis. Each dot is a coordinate from the gazetteer. The coastline is a modern one, simplified; no border, road or settlement of any period is drawn, and no line joins two points, because the rows state where and not in what order.Memphis
    Where the gazetteer locates Memphis
    verses
    8
    first named
    Isaiah 19:13
    last named
    Hosea 9:6
    feature
    settlement
    coordinates
    29.85°N · 31.25°E
    settlement29.85°N · 31.25°E

    Memphis (OpenBible)

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    Memphis in the text

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    Memphis was an important city in ancient Egypt, located south of modern Cairo. It served as the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom period and remained a significant cultural and religious center throughout much of Egyptian history. In the Bible, Memphis is mentioned primarily in the context of prophecies against Egypt. The prophet Isaiah speaks of the princes of Memphis as being deceived and leading Egypt astray (Isaiah 19:13). Jeremiah mentions Memphis as one of the cities where the Jews fled to escape the Babylonian invasion, but he warns that they will not find safety there (Jeremiah 2:16; 44:1; 46:14, 19). Ezekiel prophesies that God will execute judgments against the idols and princes of Memphis (Ezk.30.13, 16). Hosea also refers to Memphis (Moph) as a place where the Israelites will be exiled and will die (Hosea 9:6).

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    Every verse of the text carried here that names this entity — 8, across 4 books.

    1. Isaiah1 verse

      19:13

    2. Jeremiah4 verses

      2:1644:146:1446:19

    3. Ezekiel2 verses

      30:1330:16

    4. Hosea1 verse

      9:6

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    ElsewhereJerusalemThe capital of Israel, a holy city for three religionsElsewhereEgyptAncient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and ExodusElsewhereJordanA river and region, significant in Israel's history

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