Ophir (disambiguation)
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Ophir
is a region mentioned in the Bible that was famous for its wealth. It may also refer to:
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Ophir
Ophir is a port or region mentioned in the Bible, famous for its wealth. King Solomon is supposed to have received a cargo of gold, silver, sandalwood, precious stones, ivory, apes and peacocks from Ophir, every three years.- Citations :...
is a region mentioned in the Bible that was famous for its wealth. It may also refer to:
People
Ophir is used as a first and last name among people of Jewish heritage, and others. One of the common Hebrew translations for GoldmanGoldman
Goldman is the surname of several people:* Albert Goldman, American professor and author* Albert Goldman , American Trotskyist and lawyer* Alvin Ira Goldman, philosopher* Charley Goldman, boxing trainer...
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Goldstein
Goldstein may refer to:* Goldstein & Blair, a publishing company* Division of Goldstein* The Leon M. Goldstein High School for the Sciences* Goldstein College, a residential college at the University of New South Wales...
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- Ophir, one of the sons of JoktanJoktanJoktan or Yoktan was the second of the two sons of Eber mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. His name means "small" or "smallness"....
(Genesis 10:29) - Ophir Pines-PazOphir Pines-PazOphir Pines-Paz is an Israeli former politician who served as Minister of Internal Affairs, Minister of Science, Culture & Sport and as a member of the Knesset for the Labor Party from 1996 until 2010.-Biography:...
, the Interior Minister of Israel, a Knesset member and one of the prominent members of the Israeli Labour Party - Adi OphirAdi OphirAdi Ophir is an Israeli philosopher.Professor Ophir teaches philosophy at the Cohn Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Ideas at Tel Aviv University...
, an Israeli philosopher at Tel Aviv University - Shaike Ophir was an Israeli film actor, mime and comedian, considered one of the most important entertainers in Israel from the fifties up to the eighties.
Other places
- Mount OphirMount OphirMount Ophir, or more commonly known by its Malay name, Gunung Ledang, is a mountain situated in the Gunung Ledang National Park located in Ledang District , Malaysia. The summit is located between the border of Muar and Malacca. Standing at 1,276 m , with a clear trail leading to the peak, the...
, a 1276m high mountain in Muar, Malaysia, also known as Gunung Ledang - Ophir, New South WalesOphir, New South WalesOphir is the name of a locality in New South Wales, Australia in Cabonne Shire.Ophir is located near the Macquarie River northeast of the city of Orange...
, a locality where gold was first discovered in Australia in 1851 - Ophir, New ZealandOphir, New ZealandOmakau is a settlement in Central Otago, New Zealand, located between Alexandra and Ranfurly on the northwest bank of the Manuherikia River.The smaller settlement of Ophir, New Zealand is located on the opposite bank, three kilometres to the southeast....
, a small town in Central Otago - Ophir, Ontario, Canada, a small farming community in Northern Ontario's Algoma District
- Ophir, a fictional country in the Hyborian AgeHyborian AgeThe Hyborian Age is a fictional period within the artificial mythology created by Robert E. Howard, in which the sword and sorcery tales of Conan the Barbarian are set....
invented by Robert E. HowardRobert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
United States
- Ophir, AlaskaOphir, AlaskaOphir is an unincorporated area located in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska.It was named by miners after the wealthy land of Ophir mentioned in the Old Testament. The area was the site of a gold rush in 1906. Ophir reached a peak population of 122 in 1910.Ophir is now...
, an abandoned gold-rush town in Alaska - Ophir, CaliforniaOphir, CaliforniaOphir is an unincorporated community in Placer County, California. Ophir is located west of Auburn. It lies at an elevation of 682 feet ....
, a small town in Placer County - Ophir, ColoradoOphir, ColoradoThe historic town of Ophir is a Home Rule Municipality located in San Miguel County, Colorado, United States. Ophir was the site of the world's first commercial system to generate and transmit alternating current electricity, the Ames Hydroelectric Generating Plant...
, a town of 113 people - Ophir, Kentucky, a town
- Ophir, OregonOphir, OregonOphir is an unincorporated community in Curry County, Oregon, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office with a ZIP code of 97464. Ophir lies at the intersection of Oregon Route 515 and U.S. Route 101, northeast of Nesika Beach....
, an unincorporated community in Curry County - Ophir, UtahOphir, UtahOphir is a town in Tooele County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Salt Lake City, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 23 at the 2000 census, a decrease of two from the 1990 figure of 25.-History:...
, a town of 23 people - Mount Ophir, CaliforniaMount Ophir, CaliforniaMount Ophir is a ghost town in Mariposa County, California. It was founded during the California Gold Rush, and was the site of the first authorized gold stamping mill, or mint, in California....
, a ghost town in Mariposa County
Other uses
- SS Ophir (ship), a British steel twin-screw ocean liner, built in 1891
- Ophir Award, the most important Israeli film award named after Shaike Ophir
- Ophir (band), members include Holly Lindin and Matthew DeMeritthttp://www.myspace.com/ophirmusic
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Orphir is a parish and settlement in Mainland, Orkney. It is averagely southwest of Kirkwall, and comprehends a seaboard tract of about 7 by 3½ miles , and includes Cava and the Holm of Houton...
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