Lexical Summary Sharon: Sharon Original Word: שָׁרוֹן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Lasharon, Sharon Probably abridged from yashar; plain, Sharon, the name of a place in Palestine -- Lasharon, Sharon. see HEBREW yashar NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yashar Definition a plain on the Mediterranean Sea, perhaps also a region E. of the Jordan NASB Translation Lasharon (1), Sharon (6). Brown-Driver-Briggs שָׁרוֺן proper name, of a location Sharon (plausibly connected with √ ישׁר by Thes Ges12 and others, compare GASmGeogr. 52; = *יְשָׁרוֺן; Phoenician שרן) — strictly noun masculineIsaiah 65:10 plain, level; — 1 ׳הַשּׁ (with article), name of maritime plain on Mediterranean, from Joppa northward, noted for fertility, Isaiah 33:9 ("" בָּשָׁן, כַּרְמֶל; ᵐ5 ὁ Σαρων), compare הֲדַר כַּרְמֶל וְהַשָּׁרוֺן Isaiah 35:2; Isaiah 65:10 ("" עֵמֶק עָכוֺר; ᵐ5 τῷ δρυμῷ); ׳חֲבַצֶּלֶת הַשּׁ Songs 2:1 (ᵐ5 ἄνθος τοῦ πεδίου); ׳הַבָּקָר הָרֹעִים בַּשּׁ 1 Chronicles 27:29; so also Joshua 12:18; where read ׳מֶלֶךְ אֲפֵק לַשּׁ, so Di WeSam 55 Ges12after ᵐ5, compare RSOTJC 2, 273, 435. — On this plain see GASmGeogr. 147 ff. BuhlGeogr. § 65. 2 מִגְרְשֵׁי שָׁרוֺן, region east of Jordan 1 Chronicles 5:16 ("" גִּלְעָד, בָּשָׁן; ᵐ5 τὰ περίχωρα Γεριαμ, ᵐ5 A Σαρων); identified by many with הַמִּישׁוֺר (Deuteronomy 3:10 etc., see above) לַשָּׁרוֺן Joshua 12:8 see שָׁרוֺן. לתח (√ of following; meaning unknown; Thes conjectures spread out, compare Samaritan נתח spread out garment, see also DiLex. Ethiopic 45 f., but this word very dubious). שָׁרוֺן proper name, of a location שָׁרוֺנִי adjective, of a people ( 1 Chronicles 27:29) see ישׁר. שׁרות Jeremiah 15:11 see I. שׁרה; שָׁרוֺתֶיהָ Jeremiah 5:10 see II. שׁוּר, שׁוּרָה. above שִׁרְטַי 1 Chronicles 27:29 Qr, see שִׁטְרַי Topical Lexicon Geographical Profile Sharon designates the broad, level coastal plain stretching from the slopes of Mount Carmel south-eastward toward Joppa, bordered on the west by the Mediterranean Sea and on the east by the Judean foothills. Its deep alluvial soil, seasonal rainfall, and abundant springs made it the most luxuriant pastureland of ancient Israel. The region’s strategic position on the Via Maris also gave it commercial and military value throughout biblical history. Occurrences in Scripture • Joshua 12:18 introduces “the king of Lasharon,” testifying that prior to Israel’s conquest a Canaanite polity controlled part of the plain. Agricultural Richness Sharon’s loamy earth produced cereals, olives, and a profusion of wildflowers. Herding thrived, the grasslands sustaining large cattle inventories (1 Chronicles 27:29). Its fertility became a biblical byword for plenty; therefore, prophetic portraits of judgment threaten that it will be turned into “a desert” (Isaiah 33:9), while promises of redemption restore it to plush pasture (Isaiah 65:10). Prophetic Imagery The prophets harness Sharon’s natural beauty to contrast desolation with future glory. Isaiah 35:2 pairs the plain with Lebanon and Carmel, elevating its transformation into a sign that “They will see the glory of the LORD.” Thus, Sharon functions as a literary canvas upon which God paints both retribution and renewal, underscoring His sovereign control over the land and its people. Messianic and Devotional Significance Song of Solomon 2:1, “I am a rose of Sharon,” has long been treasured in Christian devotion as an emblem of Christ’s loveliness—radiant, fragrant, and accessible. While the immediate context is the mutual delight of bride and bridegroom, the verse has been rightly cherished as typology pointing to the surpassing beauty of the Beloved who satisfies the soul (compare John 1:14; Ephesians 5:25-32). Pastoral and Ministry Applications 1. Fertility amid barrenness: Sharon’s oscillation between lushness and drought challenges believers to abide in the LORD, whose favor alone secures fruitfulness (John 15:4-5). Archaeological and Historical Notes Ancient Egyptian texts, Assyrian annals, and Roman itineraries corroborate the plain’s role as a transit corridor. Ruins of Roman roads, aqueducts, and caravanserai reveal continuous habitation. Modern excavation at Caesarea Maritima on Sharon’s coast attests to its former prosperity and cosmopolitan character, substantiating the biblical witness to its value. Devotional Reflection The same God who turns Sharon into a wilderness for sin also clothes it again with blossoms for grace. When believers walk the plain today—whether literal or metaphorical—they are reminded that the LORD “makes everything beautiful in its time” (Ecclesiastes 3:11) and that “He leads me beside quiet waters” (Psalm 23:2). From the rose in Solomon’s song to the pastures of Isaiah’s kingdom, Sharon invites worship of the Shepherd-King who restores souls and landscapes alike. Forms and Transliterations בַּשָּׁר֔וֹן בשרון הַשָּׁר֔וֹן הַשָּׁרוֹן֙ השרון וְהַשָּׁר֑וֹן והשרון לַשָּׁר֖וֹן לשרון שָׁר֖וֹן שרון baš·šā·rō·wn bashshaRon baššārōwn haš·šā·rō·wn hashshaRon haššārōwn laš·šā·rō·wn lashshaRon laššārōwn šā·rō·wn šārōwn shaRon vehashshaRon wə·haš·šā·rō·wn wəhaššārōwnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 12:18 HEB: אֶחָ֔ד מֶ֥לֶךְ לַשָּׁר֖וֹן אֶחָֽד׃ NAS: one; the king of Lasharon, one; KJV: one; the king of Lasharon, one; INT: one the king of Lasharon one 1 Chronicles 5:16 1 Chronicles 27:29 Songs 2:1 Isaiah 33:9 Isaiah 35:2 Isaiah 65:10 7 Occurrences |
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