Strong's Lexicon Sarón: Sharon Original Word: Σαρών Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew word שָׁרוֹן (Sharon) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H8289 שָׁרוֹן (Sharon) Usage: The term "Sarón" refers to a fertile plain region in ancient Israel, known for its beauty and agricultural productivity. In the New Testament, it is mentioned as a geographical location where the early church experienced growth and healing. Cultural and Historical Background: The Plain of Sharon is a coastal region in Israel, stretching from Joppa (modern-day Jaffa) to Mount Carmel. In biblical times, it was renowned for its lush vegetation and was often associated with beauty and fertility. The area was strategically significant due to its location along major trade routes and its proximity to the Mediterranean Sea. In the Old Testament, Sharon is mentioned as a place of pasture and beauty (Isaiah 35:2, 65:10). By the time of the New Testament, it was a well-known region within the Roman province of Judea. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Sharon Definition Sharon, a plain in Pal. NASB Translation Sharon (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4565: ΣαρώνΣαρών, Σαρωνος (so Tdf.; but L WH accusative Σαρῶνα, Tr Σαρῶνα; cf. Buttmann, 16 (14)), ὁ (Hebrew שָׁרון for יְשָׁרון from יָשַׁר 'to be straight'; (in Hebrew always with the article הַשָׁרון, 'the level')), Sharon (so R. V.; but A. V. Saron), a level region extending from Caesarea of Palestine (Strato's Tower) as far as Joppa (about 30 miles); it abounded in pasturage and was famous for its fertility (Isaiah 33:9; Isaiah 65:10; 1 Chronicles 27:29): Acts 9:35. (Cf. B. D., under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance SharonOf Hebrew origin (Sharown); Saron (i.e. Sharon), a district of Palestine -- Saron. see HEBREW Sharown Forms and Transliterations Σαρωνα Σαρῶνα Sarona Sarôna Sarōna Sarō̂naLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |