Lexicon pharagx: Ravine, Gorge, Valley Original Word: φάραγξ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance valley. Properly, strengthened from the base of peran or rather of rhegnumi; a gap or chasm, i.e. Ravine (winter-torrent) -- valley. see GREEK rhegnumi see GREEK peran NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition a chasm, ravine NASB Translation ravine (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5327: φάραγξφάραγξ, φάραγγος, ἡ, a valley shut in by cliffs and precipices; a ravine: Luke 3:5. (Alcman, Euripides, Thucydides, Demosthenes, Polybius, others; the Sept..) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root word φάραγξ, meaning "ravine" or "gorge."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of a ravine or gorge in the Hebrew Bible is often expressed with terms like נַחַל (nachal, Strong's Hebrew 5158), which can mean a wadi or a streambed, and גַּיְא (gai, Strong's Hebrew 1516), meaning a valley or a gorge. These terms are used in various contexts to describe physical landscapes and are sometimes employed metaphorically to convey spiritual truths or divine interventions. Usage: The term φάραγξ is used in the New Testament to describe a physical landscape feature, specifically a ravine or gorge. It is a rare term, appearing only once in the New Testament. Context: The Greek word φάραγξ appears in the New Testament in Luke 3:5, where it is used in the context of John the Baptist's proclamation, "Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be made low." This passage is a quotation from Isaiah 40:4, emphasizing the preparation for the coming of the Lord. The imagery of filling valleys and leveling mountains symbolizes the removal of obstacles and the making of a straight path for God's salvation. The use of φάραγξ in this context highlights the transformative power of God's intervention, where natural barriers are overcome to facilitate His purposes. The term evokes a sense of dramatic change in the landscape, reflecting the profound spiritual renewal that accompanies the coming of the Messiah. Forms and Transliterations φάραγγα φάραγγας φάραγγάς φάραγγες φάραγγές φάραγγι φάραγγος φαράγγων φαραγξ φάραγξ φάραγξι φάραγξιν pharanx pháranxLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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