ophir

/ˈoʊfɪr/

Definitions

1. noun

A place in the Bible, traditionally identified as a land of great wealth and gold, associated with King Solomon.

“According to the Bible, King Solomon received a cargo of gold from Ophir every three years.”

2. proper noun

A country or region of Africa, traditionally associated with the place of Ophir in the Bible.

“Many believe that Ophir was located in modern-day Mozambique or South Africa.”

Synonyms

  • Edom
  • Tarshish

Antonyms

  • beggary
  • poverty