Definition and Etymology:
Phrat is the Hebrew name for the Euphrates River, one of the most significant rivers mentioned in the Bible. The name "Phrat" is derived from the Hebrew root, which is often transliterated as "Perath" in English. The Euphrates is one of the four rivers mentioned in the Genesis account of the Garden of Eden (Genesis 2:14).

Biblical References and Significance:
The Euphrates River, or Phrat, holds considerable importance in biblical history and prophecy. It is frequently mentioned in the Old Testament as a geographical boundary and a symbol of God's promises and judgments.

1. Geographical Boundary:
The Euphrates served as a natural boundary for the land promised to Abraham and his descendants. In Genesis 15:18, God makes a covenant with Abram, saying, "To your descendants I have given this land—from the river of Egypt to the great river, the Euphrates." This promise is reiterated in Deuteronomy 1:7 and Joshua 1:4, where the Euphrates marks the extent of the land given to the Israelites.

2. Historical Context:
The Euphrates was a critical river in the ancient Near East, providing water and fertile land for agriculture. It was a major trade route and a source of wealth and power for the empires that controlled it. The river is mentioned in the context of various empires, including Assyria and Babylon, which played significant roles in the history of Israel and Judah.

3. Prophetic Symbolism:
In the prophetic literature, the Euphrates often symbolizes the power and reach of empires. For instance, in Jeremiah 46:10, the river is associated with the judgment against Egypt: "But that day belongs to the Lord, the GOD of Hosts, a day of vengeance, to avenge His foes. The sword will devour until it is satisfied, until it is quenched with their blood. For the Lord, the GOD of Hosts, will hold a sacrifice in the land of the north by the River Euphrates."

4. End Times Prophecy:
The Euphrates also appears in the eschatological visions of Revelation. In Revelation 9:14, the sixth angel is instructed to release the four angels bound at the great river Euphrates, leading to a significant event in the unfolding of the end times. Additionally, Revelation 16:12 describes the drying up of the Euphrates to prepare the way for the kings from the east, a precursor to the battle of Armageddon.

Cultural and Theological Implications:
The Euphrates River, as Phrat, is more than a geographical feature; it is a symbol of God's sovereignty and the unfolding of His divine plan. It represents both the blessings and the boundaries set by God for His people. The river's role in prophecy underscores the belief in God's ultimate control over history and the fulfillment of His promises.

Conclusion:
The Phrat, or Euphrates River, is a vital element in the biblical narrative, serving as a boundary, a symbol of judgment, and a prophetic marker. Its presence in Scripture highlights the interconnectedness of geography, history, and theology in the biblical worldview.Phrat (17 Occurrences)

Genesis 2:14
The name of the third river is Hiddekel: this is the one which flows in front of Assyria. The fourth river is the Euphrates.
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Genesis 15:18
In that day Yahweh made a covenant with Abram, saying, "To your seed I have given this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the river Euphrates:
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Deuteronomy 1:7
turn, and take your journey, and go to the hill country of the Amorites, and to all the places near there, in the Arabah, in the hill country, and in the lowland, and in the South, and by the seashore, the land of the Canaanites, and Lebanon, as far as the great river, the river Euphrates.
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Deuteronomy 11:24
Every place whereon the sole of your foot shall tread shall be yours: from the wilderness, and Lebanon, from the river, the river Euphrates, even to the hinder sea shall be your border.
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2 Kings 23:29
In his days Pharaoh Necoh king of Egypt went up against the king of Assyria to the river Euphrates: and king Josiah went against him; and Pharaoh Necoh killed him at Megiddo, when he had seen him.
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2 Kings 24:7
The king of Egypt didn't come again out of his land any more; for the king of Babylon had taken, from the brook of Egypt to the river Euphrates, all that pertained to the king of Egypt.
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1 Chronicles 5:9
and eastward he lived even to the entrance of the wilderness from the river Euphrates, because their livestock were multiplied in the land of Gilead.
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1 Chronicles 18:3
David struck Hadadezer king of Zobah to Hamath, as he went to establish his dominion by the river Euphrates.
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2 Chronicles 35:20
After all this, when Josiah had prepared the temple, Neco king of Egypt went up to fight against Carchemish by the Euphrates: and Josiah went out against him.
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Jeremiah 13:4
Take the belt that you have bought, which is on your waist, and arise, go to the Euphrates, and hide it there in a cleft of the rock.
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Jeremiah 13:5
So I went, and hid it by the Euphrates, as Yahweh commanded me.
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Jeremiah 13:6
It happened after many days, that Yahweh said to me, Arise, go to the Euphrates, and take the belt from there, which I commanded you to hide there.
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Jeremiah 13:7
Then I went to the Euphrates, and dug, and took the belt from the place where I had hid it; and behold, the belt was marred, it was profitable for nothing.
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Jeremiah 46:2
Of Egypt: concerning the army of Pharaoh Necoh king of Egypt, which was by the river Euphrates in Carchemish, which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon struck in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah.
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Jeremiah 46:6
Don't let the swift flee away, nor the mighty man escape; in the north by the river Euphrates have they stumbled and fallen.
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Jeremiah 46:10
For that day is a day of the Lord, Yahweh of Armies, a day of vengeance, that he may avenge him of his adversaries: and the sword shall devour and be satiate, and shall drink its fill of their blood; for the Lord, Yahweh of Armies, has a sacrifice in the north country by the river Euphrates.
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Jeremiah 51:63
It shall be, when you have made an end of reading this book, that you shall bind a stone to it, and cast it into the midst of the Euphrates:
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Phrat (17 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Phrat (17 Occurrences). Genesis 2:14 The name of the third
river is Hiddekel: this is the one which flows in front of Assyria. ...
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Neighboring (11 Occurrences)
... in the low country, and in the south, and in the haven of the sea, the land of the
Canaanite, and of Lebanon, unto the great river, the river Phrat; (See NIV). ...
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Neighbors (40 Occurrences)
... in the low country, and in the south, and in the haven of the sea, the land of the
Canaanite, and of Lebanon, unto the great river, the river Phrat; (See NAS ...
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Treadeth (25 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 11:24 every place on which the sole of your foot treadeth is yours;
from the wilderness, and Lebanon, from the river, the river Phrat, even unto ...
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Phrath (1 Occurrence)

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Phrases (1 Occurrence)

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Car'chemish (3 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 46:2 For Egypt, concerning the force of Pharaoh-Necho king of Egypt, that
hath been by the river Phrat, in Carchemish, that Nebuchadrezzar king of ...
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Haven (8 Occurrences)
... and in the low country, and in the south, and in the haven of the sea, the land
of the Canaanite, and of Lebanon, unto the great river, the river Phrat; (YLT). ...
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Nebuchadrez'zar (31 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 46:2 For Egypt, concerning the force of Pharaoh-Necho king of Egypt, that
hath been by the river Phrat, in Carchemish, that Nebuchadrezzar king of ...
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Watered (28 Occurrences)
... and been satisfied, And it hath been watered from their blood, For a sacrifice
'is' to the Lord Jehovah of Hosts, In the land of the north, by the river Phrat. ...
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