Lexicon
נָפָה
na.phah
H5299B
H:N-F Hebrew

height

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Hebrew
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na.phah denotes an elevated area, used in place descriptions connected with Dor.

The attested uses place the term in geographic descriptions of an elevated area associated with Dor, including a plural form among regional locations and singular construct forms identifying the height of Dor.

Senses in use

  1. Elevated area in Dor place descriptions · dominant

    In Joshua 11:2, the plural construct form occurs among locations where kings lived; the APB renders the clause "in the heights of Dor by the sea." In 1 Kings 4:11 and Joshua 12:23, singular construct forms identify the area connected with Dor; the APB renders "all the height of Dor" and "the height of Dor."

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the term as "heights" in Joshua 11:2 and as "height" in 1 Kings 4:11 and Joshua 12:23. These renderings confirm the geographic setting without establishing finer distinctions.

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