Ophir
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a country of uncertain location, possibly southern Arabia or the eastern coast of Africa, from which gold and precious stones and trees were brought for Solomon. 1 Kings 10:11.
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Ophir also took a personal interest in game developers and their ambitions, as he understood the important role they play in building the experiences that drive the community.
The connector: How UTA’s gaming boss is reconciling discrepancies between the attention games attract and the revenue they make | Seb Joseph | November 24, 2021 | DigidayAll of these elements came together during a year burdened by global uncertainty and social anxiety—environments in which conspiracies thrive, Ophir said.
The biggest conspiracy theories of 2020 (and why they won’t die) | Danielle Abril | December 31, 2020 | FortuneOne reason Israel is so successful in the startup world, says Ophir, is because its citizens are known for speaking their minds.
Ophir, an American by birth, says he experienced a bit of a culture shock when he moved to Israel.
His best is a ballad, 'Ophir,' but he has also written some clever satires in verse.
Wouldst hear one of those fairy tales that come from the land of Ophir?
Sulamith: A Romance of Antiquity | Alexandre KuprinA volcano mountain, south of Ophir, is short of that in height by: 1377 feet.
The History of Sumatra | William MarsdenThere's a rumour of a stampede for a new creek, Ophir Creek they call it, away on the other side of the divide somewhere.
The Trail of '98 | Robert W. ServiceJim was busy installing his hydraulic plant on Ophir Creek, and altogether we had enough to think about.
The Trail of '98 | Robert W. Service
British Dictionary definitions for Ophir
/ (ˈəʊfə) /
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Bible a region, probably situated on the SW coast of Arabia on the Red Sea, renowned, esp in King Solomon's reign, for its gold and precious stones (I Kings 9:28; 10:10)
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