Greek Word Study
The meaning of “Χαῤῥάν”
Understanding Charrhán reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of Hebrew origin (חָרָן) Charran. - Charrhan (i.e. Charan), a place in Mesopotamia
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
Χαῤῥάν
Phonetickhar-hran'
TransliterationCharrhán
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Hebrew origin (חָרָן) Charran. - Charrhan (i.e. Charan), a place in Mesopotamia
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 7:2 | “And he said, Men, brethren, and fathers, hearken; The God of glory appeared unto our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Charran,” Word: Χαῤῥάν (Charrhán) | |
| Acts 7:4 | “Then came he out of the land of the Chaldeans, and dwelt in Charran: and from thence, when his father was dead, he removed him into this land, wherein ye now dwell.” Word: Χαῤῥάν (Charrhán) |