Reference: Uphaz

A region producing fine gold, Jer 10:9; Da 10:5. In Hebrew it differs from Ophir by only one letter; and it is thought to denote the same region.

probably another name for Ophir (Jer 10:9). Some, however, regard it as the name of an Indian colony in Yemen, southern Arabia; others as a place on or near the river Hyphasis (now the Ghana), the south-eastern limit of the Punjaub.

Jer 10:9; Da 10:5. Ophir, of which Uphaz is a corruption. (See OPHIR.)

A supposed country or region mentioned in Jer 10:9; Da 10:5, as a source of gold. Probably the word is miswritten for Ophir (wh. see).

J. F. McCurdy.

U'phaz

Some place from whence gold was brought. Jer 10:9; Da 10:5; supposed according to some ancient versions to be the same as OPHIR, q.v.

U'phaz.

Jer 10:9; Da 10:5

[OPHIR]

See Ophir