Hiddekel
LocationsGeographical Setting
The Hiddekel is the biblical name for the Tigris River, a major waterway in Mesopotamia.
What is the meaning of Hiddekel in the Bible?
One of the rivers of Eden, identified with the Tigris, which rises in the Armenian highlands and flows southeast through Mesopotamia to join the Euphrates.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying the Hiddekel as the Tigris helps readers locate the biblical Garden of Eden within the historical geography of ancient Mesopotamia.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Hiddekel (located near modern Iraq, Turkey, and Iran) 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 Hiddekel in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Hiddekel 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
"Hiddekel." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/hiddekel/