Uphaz

A region known for its gold.

About Uphaz

A region well known for its gold (Jeremiah 10:9; Daniel 10:5). Some argue that Uphaz is a copying mistake for Ophir because only one letter is different in Hebrew. Ophir is another region famous for its fine gold.

See also Ophir (Place).

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Key References

Daniel 10:5

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.

Jeremiah 10:9

Hammered silver is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphazthe work of a craftsman from the hands of a goldsmith. Their clothes are blue and purple, all fashioned by skilled workers.

All Scripture References (2)

Jeremiah (1)
Jeremiah 10:9

Hammered silver is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphazthe work of a craftsman from the hands of a goldsmith. Their clothes are blue and purple, all fashioned by skilled workers.

Daniel (1)
Daniel 10:5

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.