Strong's Lexicon Siryon: Sirion Original Word: שִׁרְיוֹן Word Origin: Derived from a Semitic root, possibly related to the word for "breastplate" or "armor," indicating strength or protection. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Siryon in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. However, Mount Hermon is referred to in the New Testament in contexts that may relate to its geographical or symbolic significance. Usage: Siryon is a name used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to Mount Hermon, a prominent mountain in the Anti-Lebanon mountain range. It is known for its majestic height and snow-capped peaks. The name "Siryon" is used by the Sidonians, as noted in the biblical text. Cultural and Historical Background: Mount Hermon, referred to as Siryon by the Sidonians, is a significant geographical landmark in the ancient Near East. It marks the northern boundary of the land of Israel and is often associated with the grandeur and majesty of God's creation. The mountain's height and snow-covered peaks make it a symbol of strength and permanence. In ancient times, it was a site of religious significance and was often associated with various deities by neighboring cultures. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a Sidonian name for Mount Hermon NASB Translation Sirion (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs שִׂרְיֹן, וֺן- proper name, of a mountain (in Assyrian Sirara COTDeuteronomy 3:9; 1 Kings 5:13 DlPa 103 f.); — Sidonian name of Hermon Deuteronomy 3:9 (Σανιωρ); וֺן- Psalm 29:6 (+ לְבָנוֺן; van d. H. and others ׳שׁ). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Sirion And Siryon {sir-yone'}; the same as Srayah (i.e. Sheeted with snow); Shirjon or Sirjon, a peak of the Lebanon -- Sirion. see HEBREW Srayah Forms and Transliterations וְ֝שִׂרְיֹ֗ן ושרין שִׂרְיֹ֑ן שרין śir·yōn sirYon śiryōn vesirYon wə·śir·yōn wəśiryōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 3:9 HEB: יִקְרְא֥וּ לְחֶרְמ֖וֹן שִׂרְיֹ֑ן וְהָ֣אֱמֹרִ֔י יִקְרְאוּ־ NAS: Hermon Sirion, and the Amorites KJV: call Sirion; and the Amorites INT: call Hermon Sirion and the Amorites call Psalm 29:6 2 Occurrences |
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