Uphaz
Uphaz, a place mentioned in the Bible, known for its high-quality gold.
The name Uphaz means “pure gold; gold of Phasis or Pison”
PlaceOld Testament2 books2 verses
Summary
A location first mentioned at Jeremiah 10:9; only referred to as Uphaz (אוּפָז).
Location
- Certainty
- Possible (32% of scholarship) · 1 other possible location
- Coordinates
- 18.217° N, 42.500° E
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- אוּפָזUphaz
Mentions
- Hammered silver is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz—the work of a craftsman from the hands of a goldsmith. Their clothes are blue and purple, all fashioned by skilled workers.
- I lifted up my eyes, and behold, there was a certain man dressed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his waist.