Lexical Definition
Σιδών Sidṓn (sid-one') Sidon N:N-F-L
of Hebrew origin (צִידוֹן)
Sidon.
- Sidon (i.e. Tsidon), a place in Palestine
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Σιδῶνοσ | Sidon | Matt.15.21 • Mark.7.24 • Mark.7.31 • Luke.6.17 |
| Σιδῶνι | Sidon | Matt.11.21 • Matt.11.22 • Luke.10.13 |
| for Sidon | Luke.10.14 | |
| Σιδῶνα | Sidon | Mark.3.8 • Acts.27.3 |
| Σιδώνοσ | Sidon | LXX.Gen.10.19 • LXX.Gen.49.13 • LXX.Josh.11.8 • LXX.Josh.19.28 • LXX.Judg.18.7 • LXX.Judg.18.28 |
| Sidonians | LXX.1Kgs.17.9 | |
| of Sidon | LXX.Judg.10.6 • LXX.Jer.25.22 • LXX.Jer.27.3 | |
| Σιδώνιοι | Sidonians | LXX.Josh.13.4 • LXX.Judg.10.12 • LXX.1Kgs.5.6 • LXX.1Chr.22.4 |
| Σιδώνα | Sidon | LXX.Gen.10.15 • LXX.Josh.11.2 • LXX.Judg.1.31 • LXX.2Sam.24.6 • LXX.1Chr.1.13 • LXX.Jer.47.4 • LXX.Ezek.28.21 |
| in Sidon | LXX.Ezek.27.8 | |
| Σιδών | O Sidon | LXX.Isa.23.4 |
| Sidon | LXX.Ezek.28.22 • LXX.Joel.3.4 • LXX.Zech.9.2 | |
| Σιδωνιων | of Sidonians | LXX.2Kgs.23.13 |
| Σιδωνείων | of the Sidonians | LXX.1Kgs.16.31 |
| Σιδωνίων | Sidonians | LXX.Judg.18.7 |
| of Sidonians | LXX.1Kgs.11.5 • LXX.1Kgs.11.33 | |
| Σιδωνίουσ | Sidon | LXX.Josh.13.6 |
| Σιδωνίοισ | Sidonians | LXX.Ezra.3.7 |
| Σιδωνίασ | Sidonians | LXX.1Kgs.11.1 |
Abbott-Smith
Σιδών, -ῶνος, ἡ (Heb. צִידוֹן),
Sidon, a maritime city of Phœnicia: Mt 11:21, 22 15:21, Mk 3:8 7:24, 31, Lk 6:17 10:13, 14, Ac 27:3.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Matthew | 11:21 · 15:21 |
| Mark | 3:8 · 7:24 · 7:31 |
| Luke | 6:17 · 10:13 |
| Acts | 27:3 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
Greek of: צִידוֹן
Σιδών, ῶνος, ἡ,
[Refs 8th c.BC+]: hence adjective Σῑδόνιος, α, ον, [Refs 8th c.BC+]; later Σιδώνιος, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; feminine Σιδωνιάς, άδος, [Refs 5th c.BC+]:—Σῐδόνες, οἱ, men of Sidon, [Refs 8th c.BC+]; also Σιδόνιοι, [Refs 8th c.BC+]
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Sidon • Phoenician city; home of Jezebel
Sidon, also called Great Sidon, was a prominent Phoenician city known for its trade and culture, and was the hometown of Jezebel, wife of King Ahab (1 Ki. 16:31). It is mentioned in various contexts throughout the Bible, including the Old Testament (Gen. 10:19; Josh. 11:8; Judg. 10:6; Isa. 23:2-4; Jer. 27:3; Ezek. 28:21-22) and the New Testament (Matt. 11:21-22; Luke 4:26; Acts 27:3).
- A location first mentioned at Gen.10.19;
- referred to as Sidon צִידוֹן, or Sidon/ the Great (KJV= "great Zidon," NIV= Greater Sidon) or Great/ Sidon צִידוֹן רַב, or Sidonian צִידֹנִי, or Sidon Σιδών, or Sidonian Σιδώνιος.
Sidon was an ancient Phoenician city located on the Mediterranean coast. First mentioned in Genesis as a border marker of Canaan (Genesis 10:19), it was named among the territories that Israel failed to conquer (Judges 1:31).
The city was known for its maritime expertise. Sidonians were skilled sailors and craftsmen, particularly noted for their lumber trade. They supplied cedar for both Solomon's temple and the post-exile reconstruction (1 Kings 5:6; Ezra 3:7). Ezekiel described Sidon's mariners as skilled oarsmen (Ezekiel 27:8).
Sidon frequently appears in connection with idolatry. The city's deities, particularly Ashtoreth, influenced Israelite worship during periods of apostasy (Judges 10:6). Solomon's Sidonian wives led him into idol worship (1 Kings 11:1,5), and Jezebel, a Sidonian princess, promoted Baal worship in Israel (1 Kings 16:31).
Several prophets pronounced judgment against Sidon. Isaiah depicted it as a mourning merchant city (Isaiah 23:2,4,12). Jeremiah included it among nations to drink God's cup of wrath (Jeremiah 25:22). Ezekiel prophesied against it, declaring God would be glorified through its judgment (Ezekiel 28:21-22).
In the New Testament, Jesus mentioned Sidon in comparing it favorably to unrepentant Jewish cities (Matthew 11:21-22). He visited the region of Tyre and Sidon (Mark 7:24,31), and people from these areas came to hear him (Luke 6:17). The apostle Paul visited Sidon during his journey to Rome (Acts 27:3).
The city maintained commercial relations with Herod's territories, as evidenced by the reference to Tyre and Sidon's dependence on Herod's country for food (Acts 12:20).
Probably corresponds to modern Saida in Lebanon, which has maintained continuous habitation since ancient times.
All entries for Sidon or Great Sidon: צִידוֹן ☩ צִידוֹן ☩ צִידֹנִי ☩ Σιδών ☩ Σιδώνιος