Tigris
NatureWhat is the meaning of Tigris in the Bible?
The Tigris River originates in the Taurus Mountains of eastern Turkey and flows southeast through Mesopotamia, eventually joining the Euphrates River to form the Shatt al-Arab before emptying into the Persian Gulf. It has a total length of approximately 1,146 miles (1,845 kilometers).
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the geography of the Tigris River provides essential context for the biblical narrative of Eden, where it is identified as one of the four rivers flowing from the garden, and highlights the agricultural and strategic importance of the region in ancient Near Eastern history.
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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.