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Ophrah
dust; lead; a fawn
עׇפְרָה oph.rah
Ophrah (Hebrew: עׇפְרָה, oph.rah) means “dust; lead; a fawn”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at 1 Chronicles 4:14. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Joab in 1 Chronicles 4.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Ophrah
son of Meonothai
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 4:14 |
| Cross-references | 5 linked passages |
Origin & meaning
A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.14;
son of: Meonothai (H4587)
§ Ophrah = "fawn"
a Judaite, son of Meonothai
Ophrah was the son of Meonothai, a descendant of Judah.
The biblical story
Ophrah was the son of Meonothai, a descendant of Judah through the line of Caleb (1Ch.4.14). He is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah, which lists the descendants of Judah's sons and grandsons. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 4 provides insight into the family lines and clans within the tribe of Judah. Ophrah's mention in this genealogy suggests that he was a significant figure within his family or clan. However, no further details about Ophrah's life or role are provided in the Bible. It is worth noting that there are other individuals and places in the Bible that share the name Ophrah, but they are not related to this particular Ophrah, the son of Meonothai.
Key verses
Ophrah appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab, the father of the valley of Charashim; for they were craftsmen.
1 Chronicles 4:14
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 4:14