Sides
TextsWhat is the meaning of Sides in the Bible?
In Jonah 1:5 and 1 Samuel 24:3, the Hebrew term machnayim is rendered as 'sides' in the King James Version but translated as 'innermost parts' in the Revised Version, reflecting shifts in lexical interpretation.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Comparing these translations clarifies how specific Hebrew vocabulary regarding bodily or spatial depth is understood in modern scholarship versus traditional readings.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Manuscript & Literary Context: Notice how Sides functions as an authoritative historical witness connecting earlier prophetic promises with scripture's broader fulfillment.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Sides in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Sides clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Jonah 1:51 Samuel 24:3
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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.
How to Cite This Entry
"Sides." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/sides/