Lexical Definition

‎Τραχωνῖτις‎ Trachōnîtis (trakh-o-nee'-tis) Trachonitis ^N:N-F-L
from a derivative of ‎τραχύς‎

Trachonitis.

• rough district
• Trachonitis, a region of Syria

Abbott-Smith

Τραχωνῖτις, -ιδος, ἡ (< τραχύς)
Trachonitis, a rough region S. of Damascus (in FlJ, sometimes ἡ Τ., sometimes ό Τράχων): ἡ Τ. χώρα, Lk 3:1.†

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Trachonitis • A rugged region northeast of the Jordan River

Trachonitis, a rugged, rocky region northeast of the Jordan River, part of Philip's tetrarchy during the time of John the Baptist (Luke 3:1).

• A location only mentioned at Luk.3.1;
• only referred to as Trachonitis Τραχωνῖτις.
  

Trachonitis was a rugged, rocky region located northeast of the Jordan River, known for its numerous caves and difficult terrain. The name "Trachonitis" is derived from the Greek word "trachon," meaning "a rugged or stony place." In the New Testament, Trachonitis is mentioned only once, in Luke 3:1, where it is described as part of the tetrarchy of Philip, along with Ituraea, during the time of John the Baptist's ministry. The region was known for its caves, which were often used as hideouts by robbers. Herod the Great had previously routed out these robbers to maintain order in the area. After Philip's death, Trachonitis was briefly annexed to the province of Syria before being given to Agrippa I by Caligula. The exact boundaries of Trachonitis are not clearly defined in the Bible, but it is generally associated with the modern-day Leja' region in southern Syria.

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