Topical Bible: Hermon: Called: Shenir

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Hermon is a significant mountain range in the biblical landscape, prominently mentioned in the Old Testament. It is located in the northern part of ancient Israel, straddling the modern-day borders of Lebanon and Syria. Hermon is renowned for its majestic height and snow-capped peaks, which are visible from great distances. The mountain holds both geographical and spiritual significance in the biblical narrative.

Biblical References:

1. Geographical Significance:
Hermon is frequently mentioned as a landmark that defines the northern boundary of the land promised to the Israelites. In Deuteronomy 3:8-9, the mountain is described as part of the territory conquered by the Israelites under Moses: "At that time we took from the two kings of the Amorites the land across the Jordan, from the Arnon Valley as far as Mount Hermon (which the Sidonians call Sirion and the Amorites call Senir)."

2. Spiritual Symbolism:
Hermon is often associated with divine blessing and abundance. In Psalm 133:3, the dew of Hermon is used metaphorically to describe the blessings of unity among God's people: "It is like the dew of Hermon falling on the mountains of Zion. For there the LORD has bestowed the blessing of life forevermore."

3. Alternate Name · Shenir:
The mountain is also referred to as Shenir in the Bible. This name is used interchangeably with Hermon, as seen in Ezekiel 27:5, where it is mentioned in the context of the materials used by the Tyrians: "They made all your timbers of juniper from Senir; they took a cedar from Lebanon to make a mast for you."

4. Cultural and Historical Context:
Hermon was a site of ancient worship and held religious significance for various peoples in the region. It is believed to have been a high place for Canaanite worship, which the Israelites were instructed to avoid. The mountain's imposing presence and its association with the divine made it a natural location for such activities.

5. New Testament Reference:
While not explicitly named, some scholars suggest that Mount Hermon may be the "high mountain" referenced in the account of the Transfiguration of Jesus in the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew 17:1-9, Mark 9:2-8, Luke 9:28-36). This event underscores the mountain's continued spiritual significance into the New Testament era.

Conclusion:
Mount Hermon, also known as Shenir, stands as a prominent feature in the biblical narrative, symbolizing both the physical boundaries of the Promised Land and the spiritual blessings bestowed by God. Its towering presence and historical associations continue to capture the imagination of believers and scholars alike.

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Deuteronomy 3:9
(Which Hermon the Sidonians call Sirion; and the Amorites call it Shenir;)
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1 Chronicles 5:23
And the children of the half tribe of Manasseh dwelled in the land: they increased from Bashan to Baalhermon and Senir, and to mount Hermon.
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Songs 4:8
Come with me from Lebanon, my spouse, with me from Lebanon: look from the top of Amana, from the top of Shenir and Hermon, from the lions' dens, from the mountains of the leopards.
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Come from Lebanon, My Spouse, Come from Lebanon, Come; Thou Shalt ...
... of Amana, from the peak of Shenir and Hermon, from the ... Until now, I have called thee
My fair one, My Well ... designated by the mountains of Amana, Shenir and Herman ...
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The Transfiguration.
... And this is the rationale of the so-called mythical theory. ... On Hermon the Lord and
His disciples had reached the ... [3683] One of its names, Shenir (Deuteronomy 3 ...
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Song of Songs of Solomon
... Thou shalt be crowned from the top of Amana, from the peak of Shenir and Hermon,
from the ... when he spake; I sought him, and found him not; I called him, but ...
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The First Chaldaean Empire and the Hyksos in Egypt
... to signify "the white mountain;" the Amorites called the Anti-Lebanon Saniru, Shenir,
according to ... south, where the triple peak of Mount Hermon rises to a ...
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Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners:
... When he was defamed, his slanderers called him a witch, or fortune teller, a Jesuit ...
I now once again, as before, from the top of Shenir and Hermon, so 'now ...
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Memoir of John Bunyan
... he, as many thousands did, betook himself to arms.'[29] The same account states
that, 'in June, 1645, being at the siege of Leicester, he was called out to be ...
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