◄ 71. Abanah ►
Lexicon Abanah: Abanah Original Word: אֲבָנָה Part of Speech: Proper name Transliteration: Abanah Pronunciation: ah-vah-NAH Phonetic Spelling: (ab-aw-naw') Definition: Abanah Meaning: Abanah Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Abana Perhaps feminine of 'eben; stony; Abanah, a river near Damascus -- Abana. Compare 'Amanah. see HEBREW 'eben see HEBREW 'Amanah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin see Amanah Definition a river near Damascus NASB Translation Abanah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אבנה Kt 2 Kings 5:12 see אֲמָנָה. אַבְנֵט see בנט. אַבְנֵר see אֲבִינֵר below II. אָבָה. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be stony. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Abanah, as it is a proper noun specific to a Hebrew geographical context. However, the concept of rivers and their significance can be found in various Greek terms related to water bodies in the New Testament. Usage: The term "Abanah" is used in the context of a geographical location, specifically a river in the region of Damascus. It is mentioned in the context of a comparison with the waters of Israel. Context: Abanah is one of the rivers mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in 2 Kings 5:12. In this passage, Naaman, a commander of the army of the king of Aram, expresses his disdain for the waters of Israel by comparing them unfavorably to the rivers of Damascus, namely Abanah and Pharpar. Naaman's statement highlights the perceived superiority of the rivers of his homeland over the Jordan River, which the prophet Elisha instructed him to wash in to be cleansed of his leprosy. The mention of Abanah underscores the cultural and geographical pride of the Arameans in their natural resources. The river is historically significant as it represents the natural beauty and resources of the region surrounding Damascus, a city known for its lush environment and strategic importance in ancient times. Forms and Transliterations אֲמָנָ֨ה אמנה ’ă·mā·nāh ’ămānāh amaNah Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 2 Kings 5:12 HEB: [אֲבָנָה כ] (אֲמָנָ֨ה ק) וּפַרְפַּ֜ר NAS: Are not Abanah and Pharpar, KJV: [Are] not Abana and Pharpar, rivers INT: not better Abana and Pharpar the rivers 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 71 1 Occurrence ’ă·mā·nāh — 1 Occ.