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Syria (1)

Locations
Modern Location Modern Syria, Lebanon, parts of southern Turkey, and western Jordan
Coordinates 34.8021, 38.9968

Geographical Setting

A historical geographical region in the Levant situated along the eastern Mediterranean coast.

What is the meaning of Syria (1) in the Bible?

The term 'Syria' does not appear in the Masoretic Text or the Peshitta of the Old Testament but is found in the Septuagint, the New Testament Peshitta, and the Mishnah. Geographically, the region consists of parallel north-south belts of low and high land situated adjacent to the Mediterranean Sea.

SIGNIFICANCE

Recognizing the geographical structure of Syria and the textual variations in its naming aids in interpreting the historical settings of biblical narratives and the administrative divisions mentioned in early Jewish and Christian writings.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Syria (1) (located near modern Modern Syria, Lebanon, parts of southern Turkey, and western Jordan) held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
  • Why did the biblical author mention Syria (1) in this passage?
  • What cultural or historical assumption does Syria (1) clarify?

Related Topics

Nahallal; NahalolEshanAllemethShunemLahmasKartah

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

"Syria (1)." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/syria-1/
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