Hinnom
LocationsGeographical Setting
A steep, rocky ravine situated to the south and west of the ancient city of Jerusalem, historically significant for its role as a territorial boundary and its association with ancient ritual activities.
What is the meaning of Hinnom in the Bible?
The Valley of Hinnom is a steep ravine located south of the city of Jerusalem. It historically served as a geographical boundary separating Mount Zion from the southern highlands.
SIGNIFICANCE
Its historical association with ancient cultic practices and later waste disposal provides the geographical and cultural context for its use as a metaphor for judgment and destruction in biblical literature.
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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.