Strong's Lexicon pharagx: Ravine, Gorge, Valley Original Word: φάραγξ Word Origin: Derived from a primary root related to the idea of a chasm or gap. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is גַּיְא (gay, Strong's H1516), which also means valley or ravine. This term appears in various Old Testament passages, such as Psalm 23:4, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me." Usage: The Greek word "pharagx" refers to a deep, narrow valley or gorge, often with steep sides. It is used to describe a natural feature of the landscape that is characterized by its depth and narrowness, typically formed by the erosive activity of water over time. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, ravines and gorges were significant geographical features that influenced travel, settlement, and military strategy. They often served as natural barriers or routes, depending on their accessibility. In biblical times, these features were also seen as places of refuge or danger, depending on the context. The imagery of a ravine could evoke thoughts of protection, isolation, or peril. 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..) 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 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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