Sirion
LocationsGeographical Setting
Mount Hermon is the highest peak in the Anti-Lebanon mountain range, historically significant for its geographical prominence and cultural associations in the ancient Near East.
What is the meaning of Sirion in the Bible?
The name Sirion appears in the Hebrew Bible (Deuteronomy 3:9) as the designation for Mount Hermon used by the Sidonians, a Phoenician people, likely derived from local linguistic traditions distinct from the Hebrew Shinar or the Amorite Senir.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing Sirion as the Phoenician name for Mount Hermon clarifies the cultural diversity of the regions described in the conquest narratives and highlights the specific geographical landmarks known to neighboring peoples during the biblical period.
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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.