Lexicon Aram Naharayim: Aram Naharaim Original Word: אֲרַם נַהֲרַיִם 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 NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Aram and nahar Definition "Aram of (the) two rivers," a district of Aram (Syria) NASB Translation Mesopotamia (5). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from אֲרָם (Aram) meaning "exalted" and נַהֲרַיִם (Naharayim) meaning "two rivers."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Aram Naharayim in the Strong's Concordance, 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 same general region. Usage: This term is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a geographical region known as Mesopotamia. It is often associated with the ancestral homeland of the patriarchs and is mentioned in contexts involving journeys and alliances. Context: Aram Naharayim, often translated as "Mesopotamia," is a significant region in the biblical narrative. It is located in the northern part of the Fertile Crescent, between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. This area is historically significant as the cradle of early civilization and is frequently mentioned in the context of the patriarchal narratives. For instance, it is the homeland of Rebekah, the wife of Isaac, as seen in Genesis 24:10: "Then the servant took ten of his master’s camels and departed with all manner of good things from his master’s hand. And he set out for Aram Naharayim, to Nahor’s city." The region is also noted in the context of the Israelites' interactions with surrounding nations, as seen in Judges 3:8: "Then the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He sold them into the hand of Cushan-Rishathaim king of Aram Naharayim, and the Israelites served him eight years." Aram Naharayim is thus a key geographical and cultural reference point in the Old Testament, highlighting the interconnectedness of the ancient Near Eastern world. 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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