Strong's Lexicon Charan: Haran Original Word: חָרָן Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root חָרָה (charah), meaning "to burn" or "to be hot," possibly referring to the climate or a significant event associated with the location. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Haran in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew context. Usage: Haran is a significant location in the Hebrew Bible, often associated with the patriarchs. It is primarily known as the place where Terah, the father of Abraham, settled with his family after leaving Ur of the Chaldeans. Haran is also the place where Abraham's brother Nahor established his family, and it served as a temporary dwelling for Jacob when he fled from Esau. Cultural and Historical Background: Haran was an ancient city located in what is now southeastern Turkey, near the modern-day border with Syria. It was a major center of trade and commerce due to its strategic location on the trade routes between Mesopotamia and the Mediterranean. The city was also known for its worship of the moon god Sin, which was prevalent in the region. Haran's historical and cultural significance is underscored by its mention in various ancient texts outside the Bible. Brown-Driver-Briggs I. חָרָן proper name, of a location city in northern Mesopotamia (Assyrian —arrânu = road, path COTGloss; compare DlPa 185; JenKosmologie 28 'junction of trading-routes' = cross-roads) — mentioned as city of Abram's sojourn Genesis 11:31, where his father Terah died Genesis 11:32, and whence he departed for Canaan Genesis 12:4,5; where Laban, Jacob's uncle, lived, and whither Jacob fled Genesis 27:43; Genesis 28:10 (both חָרָ֫נָה), Genesis 29:4; as conquered by fathers of Sennacherib 2 Kings 19:12 = Isaiah 37:12; as place of trade Ezekiel 27:23; Assyrian –arrana (#NAME?), SchrCOT on Genesis 11:31; Genesis 27:43 ᵐ5 Χαρραν. It was an ancient seat of worship of moon-god (Sin), see SchrKG 355, 596; see further ChwolsohnSsabier i, 303 ff. WüstenfeldZMG 1864, 443 f. SchrKG 355, 536 SachauReise 217 ff. MezGeschichte. d. Stadt Harran, 1892. II. חָרָן proper name, masculine son of Caleb of Judah 1 Chronicles 2:46 (twice in verse); ᵐ5 Αρραν, ᵐ5L Ωρων (Sabean proper name חרן DHMEpigr. Dakam. 56). חוֺרֹן, חֹרֹן see בֵּית חוֺרֹן above Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Haran From charar; parched; Charan, the name of a man and also of a place -- Haran. see HEBREW charar Forms and Transliterations בְּחָרָֽן׃ בְחָרָ֑ן בחרן בחרן׃ וְחָרָ֖ן וחרן חָרָ֑ן חָרָ֖ן חָרָ֤ן חָרָ֥ן חָרָֽנָה׃ חרן חרנה׃ מֵחָרָ֖ן מֵחָרָֽן׃ מחרן מחרן׃ bə·ḥā·rān ḇə·ḥā·rān bechaRan bəḥārān ḇəḥārān chaRan chaRanah ḥā·rā·nāh ḥā·rān ḥārān ḥārānāh mê·ḥā·rān mechaRan mêḥārān vechaRan wə·ḥā·rān wəḥārānLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 11:31 HEB: וַיָּבֹ֥אוּ עַד־ חָרָ֖ן וַיֵּ֥שְׁבוּ שָֽׁם׃ NAS: as far as Haran, and settled KJV: and they came unto Haran, and dwelt INT: went far Haran and settled there Genesis 11:32 Genesis 12:4 Genesis 12:5 Genesis 27:43 Genesis 28:10 Genesis 29:4 2 Kings 19:12 1 Chronicles 2:46 1 Chronicles 2:46 Isaiah 37:12 Ezekiel 27:23 12 Occurrences |
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