En-Gaddi
LocationsGeographical Setting
En Gaddi is a variant textual reading found in the Dead Sea Scrolls for the biblical location En Gedi.
What is the meaning of En-Gaddi in the Bible?
En Gaddi is a textual variant for En Gedi, a location situated on the western shore of the Dead Sea.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing this variant aids in understanding textual transmission and the specific geographical references within the biblical narrative.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: En-Gaddi (located near modern Dead Sea coast, near the Ein Gedi oasis) held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention En-Gaddi in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does En-Gaddi clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"En-Gaddi." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/engaddi/