Berean Strong's Lexicon Abanah: Abanah Original Word: אֲבָנָה Word Origin: Derived from a root word meaning "to build" or "to construct." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the proper noun Abanah, as it is specific to the Hebrew text and the geographical context of the Old Testament. Usage: Abanah is the name of a river mentioned in the Old Testament. It is one of the two rivers of Damascus referenced in the Bible, the other being Pharpar. The name Abanah is often associated with strength and reliability, reflecting the river's importance to the region. Cultural and Historical Background: The Abanah River, also known as the Barada River in modern times, was a vital water source for the ancient city of Damascus. It played a crucial role in the agricultural and economic life of the region, providing irrigation and sustaining the city's inhabitants. The river's significance is highlighted in the context of the biblical narrative, where it is compared to the waters of Israel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originsee Amanah Definition a river near Damascus NASB Translation Abanah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אבנה Kt 2 Kings 5:12 see אֲמָנָה. אַבְנֵט see בנט. אַבְנֵר see אֲבִינֵר below II. אָבָה. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Abana Perhaps feminine of 'eben; stony; Abanah, a river near Damascus -- Abana. Compare 'Amanah. see HEBREW 'eben see HEBREW 'Amanah Forms and Transliterations אֲמָנָ֨ה אמנה ’ă·mā·nāh ’ămānāh amaNahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 5:12 HEB: [אֲבָנָה כ] (אֲמָנָ֨ה ק) וּפַרְפַּ֜ר NAS: Are not Abanah and Pharpar, KJV: [Are] not Abana and Pharpar, rivers INT: not better Abana and Pharpar the rivers 1 Occurrence |