Nain
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient village in the Judean hills, identified with the modern Palestinian village of Ne'in.
What is the meaning of Nain in the Bible?
Nain is a town mentioned in the Gospel of Luke (7:11-17) in connection with Jesus' visit and the miracle of raising a widow's son from the dead. The modern name Nein identifies a small village on the northwestern slope of Jebel ed-Duchy.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Nain with Ne'in provides geographical context for the narrative in Luke, situating the event within the specific topography of first-century Judea and illustrating the rural settings of Jesus' ministry.
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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.