Lexical Definition
Χαῤῥάν Charrhán (khar-hran') Haran N:N--L
of Hebrew origin (חָרָן)
Charran.
- Charrhan (i.e. Charan), a place in Mesopotamia
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ωρών | Haran | LXX.1Chr.2.46 • LXX.1Chr.2.46 |
| Χαρράν | Cheran | LXX.Gen.36.26 • LXX.1Chr.1.41 |
| Haran | LXX.Gen.27.43 • LXX.Gen.28.10 • LXX.Gen.29.4 • LXX.2Kgs.19.12 • LXX.Isa.37.12 • Acts.7.2 • Acts.7.4 | |
| Χαράν | Haran | LXX.Gen.11.31 • LXX.Gen.11.32 • LXX.Gen.11.32 • LXX.Gen.12.4 • LXX.Gen.12.5 • LXX.Ezek.27.23 |
| Αράν | Aran | LXX.1Chr.1.42 |
| Haran | LXX.Gen.11.26 • LXX.Gen.11.27 • LXX.Gen.11.27 • LXX.1Chr.23.9 | |
| Haran died | LXX.Gen.11.28 | |
| of Haran | LXX.Gen.11.29 • LXX.Gen.11.31 |
Abbott-Smith
Χαρράν
indecl. (in FlJ., Ant., i, 16, 1, Κάρρα, -ας, ib. 6, 5, Χαρρά, -ᾶς; so LXX: Ge 29:4 E, Ez 27:28 B, elsewhere -άν—Heb. חָרָן), Haran, a town in N.W. Mesopotamia: Ac 7:2, 4.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 29:4 |
| Ezekiel | 27:28 |
| Acts | 7:2 · 7:4 |
Profile
Haran • A city in Mesopotamia, associated with Abraham and his family.
Haran was a city in Mesopotamia where Abraham and his family settled after leaving Ur, and from where Abraham later departed for Canaan (Genesis 11:31-32; 12:4-5; 27:43; 28:10; 29:4; Acts 7:2, 4).
Haran, also known as Charan, was a significant city in Mesopotamia, located in modern-day Turkey. It played a crucial role in the life of Abraham and his family. After leaving Ur of the Chaldeans, Abraham, his father Terah, and his nephew Lot settled in Haran (Genesis 11:31). It was in Haran that Terah died (Genesis 11:32), and from there, Abraham departed for Canaan in response to God's call (Genesis 12:4-5). Later, when Israel (or 'Jacob') fled from his brother Esau, he sought refuge in Haran with his uncle Laban (Genesis 27:43; 28:10). Jacob lived in Haran for many years, marrying Laban's daughters, Leah and Rachel, and working for Laban (Genesis 29:4). Haran was known for its association with the worship of the moon god, Sin. In the Old Testament, Haran is mentioned as one of the places conquered by the Assyrian kings (2 Kings 19:12; Isaiah 37:12) and as a trading partner of Tyre (Ezekiel 27:23). The city's strategic location along major trade routes contributed to its importance in the ancient Near East.