Strong's Lexicon Aram Naharayim: Aram Naharaim Original Word: אֲרַם נַהֲרַיִם Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: אֲרַם (Aram) meaning "Aram" or "Syria" and נַהֲרַיִם (Naharayim) meaning "of the two rivers." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Aram Naharayim in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew geographical term. However, the Greek term Μεσοποταμία (Mesopotamia) is used in the New Testament (Acts 2:9) to refer to the broader region. Usage: Aram Naharayim refers to a region in Mesopotamia, specifically the area between the two rivers, the Tigris and the Euphrates. It is often translated as "Mesopotamia" in English Bibles. This term is used to describe the land associated with the ancient Arameans, a Semitic people who played a significant role in the history of the Near East. Cultural and Historical Background: Aram Naharayim was a significant region in the ancient Near East, known for its strategic location and fertile land. It was a crossroads for trade and cultural exchange between various civilizations, including the Assyrians, Babylonians, and Hittites. The Arameans, who inhabited this region, were known for their influence on language and culture, contributing to the spread of the Aramaic language, which became a lingua franca of the Near East. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Aram and nahar Definition "Aram of (the) two rivers," a district of Aram (Syria) NASB Translation Mesopotamia (5). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Aham-naharaim, Mesopotamia From 'Aram and the dual of nahar; Aram of (the) two rivers (Euphrates and Tigris) or Mesopotamia -- Aham-naharaim, Mesopotamia. see HEBREW 'Aram see HEBREW nahar Forms and Transliterations נַֽהֲרַ֖יִם נַהֲרַ֖יִם נַהֲרַ֜יִם נַהֲרַיִם֮ נַהֲרָ֑יִם נהרים na·hă·ra·yim na·hă·rā·yim nahaRayim nahărayim nahărāyimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 24:10 HEB: אֶל־ אֲרַ֥ם נַֽהֲרַ֖יִם אֶל־ עִ֥יר NAS: and went to Mesopotamia, to the city KJV: and went to Mesopotamia, unto the city INT: and went about Mesopotamia to the city Deuteronomy 23:4 Judges 3:8 1 Chronicles 19:6 Psalm 60:1 5 Occurrences |
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