5327. pharagx
Berean Strong's Lexicon
pharagx: Ravine, Gorge, Valley

Original Word: φάραγξ
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: pharagx
Pronunciation: FAH-ranks
Phonetic Spelling: (far'-anx)
Definition: Ravine, Gorge, Valley
Meaning: a valley, ravine, chasm, cleft.

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 Origin
of uncertain origin
Definition
a chasm, ravine
NASB Translation
ravine (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 5327: φάραγξ

φάραγξ, φάραγγος, , 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 pháranx
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Englishman's Concordance
Luke 3:5 N-NFS
GRK: πᾶσα φάραγξ πληρωθήσεται καὶ
NAS: EVERY RAVINE WILL BE FILLED, AND EVERY
KJV: Every valley shall be filled,
INT: Every valley will be filled up and

Strong's Greek 5327
1 Occurrence


φάραγξ — 1 Occ.

















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