Strong's Lexicon Tsarethan: Zarethan Original Word: צָרְתָן Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to pierce or puncture Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Tsarethan in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. Usage: Tsarethan, or Zarethan, is a location mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the context of the Israelites' journey and the division of the land. It is noted for its proximity to significant biblical events, particularly those involving the Jordan River. Cultural and Historical Background: Tsarethan is believed to have been located near the Jordan River, possibly in the Jordan Valley. It is associated with the region of the Jordan Rift Valley, which was a significant geographical feature in ancient Israel. The area around Tsarethan was known for its fertile land and strategic importance, serving as a crossing point and a place of gathering for the Israelites. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a city in the Jordan Valley NASB Translation Zarethan (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs צָֽרְתָן proper name, of a location in Jordan valley, near ford, BuhlGeogr. 181; exact site known; Joshua 3:16 (Καθιαιρειν, ᵐ5 of L Καριαθιαρειμ), 1 Kings 7:46 (Σειρα, ᵐ5 of L Σαρθαν) = צְרֵדָ֫תָה2Chronicles 4:17 (Αναμε [i.e. ἀνὰ μέσον] σιρδαθαι; Σα(ρι)δαθα; is Chronicles right?); צָֽרְחַ֫נָה 1 Kings 4:12 (Σεσαθαν, ᵐ5 of L Σαρθαν) — compare צְרֵרָתָה Judges 7:22, apparently same place; identity with צְרֵדָה 1 Kings 11:26 is usually assumed, but not proven.Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Zarthan Perhaps for Tsredah; Tsarethan, a place in Palestine -- Zarthan. see HEBREW Tsredah Forms and Transliterations צָֽרְתָ֔ן צָרְתַ֜נָה צָרְתָֽן׃ צרתן צרתן׃ צרתנה ṣā·rə·ṯa·nāh ṣā·rə·ṯān ṣārəṯān ṣārəṯanāh tzareTan tzareTanahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 3:16 HEB: אֲשֶׁר֙ מִצַּ֣ד צָֽרְתָ֔ן וְהַיֹּרְדִ֗ים עַ֣ל NAS: that is beside Zarethan; and those which were flowing down KJV: that [is] beside Zaretan: and those that came down INT: is beside Zarethan down toward 1 Kings 4:12 1 Kings 7:46 3 Occurrences |
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