Jordan Valley
LocationsGeographical Setting
A tectonic rift valley extending from the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea, forming a distinct geographical corridor in the Levant.
What is the meaning of Jordan Valley in the Bible?
The Jordan Valley is a significant segment of the Great Rift Valley, characterized by steep escarpments, alluvial deposits, and the course of the Jordan River, which descends from approximately 200 meters above sea level at the Sea of Galilee to roughly 400 meters below sea level at the Dead Sea.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the Jordan Valley's topography and climate helps readers visualize the geographical barriers and travel routes encountered by biblical figures, such as the Israelites entering the Promised Land or Jesus traveling between Galilee and Judea, thereby grounding narrative events in their physical context.
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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.