The meaning of “Σιδών”
Understanding Sidṓn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin (צִידוֹן) Sidon. - Sidon (i.e. Tsidon), a place in Palestine
Σιδών
of Hebrew origin (צִידוֹן) Sidon. - Sidon (i.e. Tsidon), a place in Palestine
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 11:22 | “But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.” Word: Σιδών (Sidṓn) | |
| Mark 7:24 | “And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into an house, and would have no man know it: but he could not be hid.” Word: Σιδών (Sidṓn) | |
| Luke 10:13 | “Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.” Word: Σιδών (Sidṓn) | |
| Acts 27:3 | “And the next day we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go unto his friends to refresh himself.” Word: Σιδών (Sidṓn) |