Topical Encyclopedia The Euphrates River is one of the most significant rivers mentioned in the Bible, both geographically and theologically. It is one of the four rivers that flowed out of the Garden of Eden, as described in Genesis 2:14: "The name of the third river is the Tigris; it runs along the east side of Assyria. And the fourth river is the Euphrates." This early mention establishes the Euphrates as a river of great antiquity and importance.Geographical Significance: The Euphrates is the longest river in Western Asia, flowing approximately 1,740 miles from its source in eastern Turkey, through Syria and Iraq, and eventually joining the Tigris River before emptying into the Persian Gulf. In biblical times, the Euphrates served as a natural boundary for the land promised to Abraham and his descendants. Genesis 15:18 states, "On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, 'To your descendants I have given this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the Euphrates.'" Historical and Prophetic Context: Throughout the Old Testament, the Euphrates is frequently mentioned in the context of Israel's history and prophecy. It marked the northern boundary of the land of Israel during the reigns of King David and King Solomon. In 1 Kings 4:21, it is recorded, "Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines and to the border of Egypt." The Euphrates also played a role in the prophetic visions of the prophets. In Jeremiah 46:10, the river is associated with the judgment of God against the nations: "But that day belongs to the Lord GOD of Hosts, a day of vengeance, to avenge His foes. The sword will devour and be satisfied; it will drink its fill of their blood! For the Lord GOD of Hosts holds a sacrifice in the land of the north by the River Euphrates." Symbolic and Eschatological Significance: In the Book of Revelation, the Euphrates is mentioned in the context of end-times prophecy. Revelation 9:14-15 describes the release of four angels bound at the great river Euphrates, leading to a significant event in the unfolding of the last days: "saying to the sixth angel with the trumpet, 'Release the four angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates.' So the four angels who had been prepared for this hour and day and month and year were released to kill a third of mankind." Furthermore, Revelation 16:12 speaks of the drying up of the Euphrates to prepare the way for the kings from the east, a pivotal moment in the eschatological narrative: "And the sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water was dried up to prepare the way for the kings from the east." Cultural and Theological Implications: The Euphrates River, as a prominent geographical feature, has been a symbol of both blessing and judgment throughout biblical history. It represents the boundary of the Promised Land, the site of divine judgment, and a key element in the unfolding of God's eschatological plan. Its mention in both historical and prophetic contexts underscores its enduring significance in the biblical narrative. Torrey's Topical Textbook Genesis 2:14And the name of the third river is Hiddekel: that is it which goes toward the east of Assyria. And the fourth river is Euphrates. Torrey's Topical Textbook Greek 3318. Mesopotamia -- Mesopotamia, a region through which the ... ... Mesopotamia, a region through which the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers flow. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: Mesopotamia Phonetic Spelling: (mes-op ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3318.htm - 6k Strong's Hebrew 763. Aram Naharayim -- "Aram of (the) two rivers," a district of ...... From 'Aram and the dual of nahar; Aram of (the) two rivers (Euphrates and Tigris) or Mesopotamia -- Aham-naharaim, Mesopotamia. see HEBREW 'Aram. ... /hebrew/763.htm - 6k 5104. nahar -- a stream, river Library The Promise. The Rivers of God The Conquest of Babylon. The Battle of Carchemish Book 1 Footnotes: Expedition of Julian into Persia; He was Worsted and Broke Concerning the Waters. 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