2166. Euphratés

Lexicon

Euphratés: Euphrates

Original Word: Εὐφράτης
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Euphratés
Pronunciation: yoo-frah'-tace
Phonetic Spelling: (yoo-frat'-ace)
Definition: Euphrates
Meaning: the Euphrates, boundary river of the province Syria.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Euphrates.

Of foreign origin (compare Prath); Euphrates, a river of Asia -- Euphrates.

see HEBREW Prath

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain origin
Definition
Euphrates, a river of Asia
NASB Translation
Euphrates (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2166: Αὐφράτης

Αὐφράτης, Αὐφράτου, ὁ, Euphrates, a large and celebrated river, which rises in the mountains of Armenia Major, flows through Assyria, Syria, Mesopotamia and the city of Babylon, and empties into the Persian Gulf (Hebrew פְּרָת (i. e. (probably) 'the great stream' (Genesis 1:18); cf. Fried. Delitzsch, Wo lag d. Par., p. 169)): Revelation 9:14; Revelation 16:12. (B. D. under the word and references there.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew word פְּרָת (Perath), which is Strong's Hebrew entry H6578.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: H6578 פְּרָת (Perath) • Euphrates

The Euphrates River remains a powerful symbol in biblical literature, representing both the physical and spiritual boundaries established by God. Its presence in prophecy underscores its enduring significance in the unfolding of divine plans throughout history.

Usage: The term "Euphrates" is used in the New Testament to refer to the great river that served as a significant geographical boundary and played a crucial role in the history and prophecy of the biblical narrative.

Context: The Euphrates River is one of the most significant rivers mentioned in the Bible, serving as a geographical and symbolic landmark. It is first mentioned in Genesis 2:14 as one of the four rivers flowing from the Garden of Eden. The river is frequently referenced in the Old Testament as a boundary marker for the land promised to Abraham and his descendants (Genesis 15:18). It also served as a natural border for the kingdoms of Israel and Judah, marking the extent of their territorial claims.

In the New Testament, the Euphrates is mentioned in the Book of Revelation. Revelation 9:14-15 describes the release of four angels bound at the great river Euphrates, signaling a significant event in the apocalyptic vision. Additionally, Revelation 16:12 speaks of the drying up of the Euphrates to prepare the way for the kings from the East, indicating its continued symbolic importance in eschatological prophecy.

The Euphrates River was central to the civilizations of Mesopotamia, including the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians. Its fertile banks supported agriculture and trade, contributing to the rise of these ancient empires. In biblical history, the river often represented both a source of life and a boundary of divine promise.

Forms and Transliterations

Ευφρατη Εὐφράτῃ Ευφρατην Εὐφράτην Euphrate Euphratē Euphrátei Euphrátēi Euphraten Euphratēn Euphráten Euphrátēn

Englishman's Concordance

Revelation 9:14 N-DMS
GRK: τῷ μεγάλῳ Εὐφράτῃ
NAS: at the great river Euphrates.
KJV: the great river Euphrates.
INT: great Euphrates

Revelation 16:12 N-AMS
GRK: μέγαν τὸν Εὐφράτην καὶ ἐξηράνθη
NAS: river, the Euphrates; and its water
KJV: river Euphrates; and
INT: great the Euphrates and was dried up

Strong's Greek 2166
2 Occurrences

Εὐφράτῃ — 1 Occ.
Εὐφράτην — 1 Occ.