Names of Places: O to R

98 names, from Oboth to Rumah. Tap a name to open its card.

O

9 names.

Oboth אֹבֹת1 placeCamp on the journey. "waterskins" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Obothאֹבֹת

Say it: o-vot

BDB: "waterskins"

Strong’s (H88): plural of H178 (אוֹב); water-skins

First in: Numbers 21:10 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Camp on the journey.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Ein Weibeh.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Gharandal; Telah; En Hazeva.

    OpenBible.info draws on 22 reference books for this place.

    Named in 4 verses. First named in Numbers 21:10. Open the verse

Old Pool1 placePool.

The place

  1. Kind: Pool.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    STEPBible’s list does not give this place, so its Hebrew or Greek letters are not shown.

    Site today: In Jerusalem.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Isaiah 22:11. Open the verse

Olives, Mount of — see Mount of Olives (M and N page).
On אֹן1 placeCity or town. "strength or vigour" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Onאֹן

Say it: on

BDB: "strength or vigour"

Strong’s (H204): or (shortened); אֹן; of Egyptian derivation

First in: Genesis 41:45 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Onאָוֶן

Say it: on

King James Version spelling: Aven

BDB: "strength or vigour"

Strong’s (H204): or (shortened); אֹן; of Egyptian derivation

First in: Genesis 41:50 Open the verse

Hebrew · Heliopolisבֵּית שֶׁ֫מֶשׁ

Say it: bet she-mesh

King James Version spelling: Beth-shemesh

BDB: "house of the sun" or "sun-temple"

Strong’s (H1053): from H1004 (בַּיִת) and H8121 (שֶׁמֶשׁ); house of (the) sun

First in: Jeremiah 43:13 Open the verse

Hebrew · City of Destruction

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): הֶ֫רֶס (H2041), עִיר (H5892).

First in: Isaiah 19:18 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Other names: City of Destruction, Heliopolis.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Ain Shams.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 6 verses. First named in Genesis 41:45. Open the verse

Ono אוֹנוֹ1 placeCity or town. strong (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Onoאוֹנוֹ

Say it: o-no

Strong’s (H207): or (shortened) אֹנוֹ; prolonged from H202 (אוֹן); strong

First in: 1 Chronicles 8:12 Open the verse

Hebrew · Hakkephirimכְּפִירִים

Say it: ke-phi-rim

Strong’s (H3715): from H3722 (כָּפַר)

First in: Nehemiah 6:2 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Other names: Hakkephirim.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Kafr Ana.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Kafr Juna.

    OpenBible.info draws on 30 reference books for this place.

    Named in 5 verses. First named in 1 Chronicles 8:12. Open the verse

Ophel עֹ֫פֶל1 placeHill. "hill" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ophelעֹ֫פֶל

Say it: o-phel

BDB: "hill"

Strong’s (H6077): the same as H6076 (עֹפֶל)

First in: 2 Chronicles 27:3 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Hill.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Ophel.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 5 verses. First named in 2 Chronicles 27:3. Open the verse

Ophir אוֹפִיר1 placeIsland. "reducing to ashes" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ophirאוֹפִיר

Say it: o-phir

BDB: "reducing to ashes"

Strong’s (H211): or (shortened) אֹפִיר; and אוֹפִר; of uncertain derivation

First in: 1 Kings 9:28 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Island or Mine or Land or region or City or town.

    Region: The land of Judah.

    Site today: Southwestern Arabia.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as Punt; Sopara; Poovar.

    OpenBible.info draws on 24 reference books for this place.

    Named in 10 verses. First named in 1 Kings 9:28. Open the verse

Ophni עׇפְנִי1 placeCity or town. "mouldy" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ophniעׇפְנִי

Say it: oph-ni

BDB: "mouldy"

Strong’s (H6078): from an unused noun (denoting a place in Palestine; from an unused root of uncertain meaning)

First in: Joshua 18:24 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Benjamin (Joshua 18:24).

    Site today: Jifna.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Khirbet Bir Zeit.

    OpenBible.info draws on 15 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 18:24. Open the verse

Ophrah עׇפְרָה2 places"fawn" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ophrahעׇפְרָה

Say it: oph-rah

BDB: "fawn"

Strong’s (H6084): feminine of H6082 (עֹפֶר); female fawn

First in: Joshua 18:23 Open the verse

Hebrew · Hapharaimחֲפָרַיִם

Say it: cha-pha-ra-yim

Strong’s (H2663): dual of H2660 (חֵפֶר); double pit

First in: Joshua 19:19 Open the verse

Hebrew · Beth-le-aphrahבֵּית לְעַפְרָה

Say it: bet le-aph-rah

Strong’s (H1036): from H1004 (בַּיִת) and the feminine of H6083 (עָפָר) (with preposition interposed); house to (i.e. of) dust

First in: Micah 1:10 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Other names: Beth-le-aphrah.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Benjamin (Joshua 18:23).

    Site today: Taybeh.

    How sure: Likely.

    OpenBible.info draws on 34 reference books for this place.

    Named in 3 verses. First named in Joshua 18:23. Open the verse

  2. Kind: City or town.

    Other names: Hapharaim.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Issachar (Joshua 19:19).

    Site today: Afula.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Khirbet Taiyibeh; Ramat Rahel; Et Taiyibeh.

    OpenBible.info draws on 24 reference books for this place.

    Named in 6 verses. First named in Joshua 19:19. Open the verse

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P

49 names.

Pacatiana Πακατιανή1 placeNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Greek

Greek · PacatianaΠακατιανή

Say it: Pakatianē

Strong’s (G3818): feminine of an adjective of uncertain derivation

First in: 1 Timothy 6:21 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: not given in our sources.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Timothy 6:21. Open the verse

Paddan פַּדָּן1 placeLand or region. "field" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Paddanפַּדָּן

Say it: pad-dan

King James Version spelling: Padan

BDB: "field"

Strong’s (H6307): from an unused root meaning to extend; a plateau; or פַּדַּן אֲרָם; from the same and H758 (אֲרָם); the table-land of Aram

First in: Genesis 48:7 Open the verse

Hebrew · Aramאֲרָם

Say it: a-ram

King James Version spelling: Syria

BDB: "exalted"

Strong’s (H758): from the same as H759 (אַרְמוֹן); the highland

First in: Numbers 23:7 Open the verse

Hebrew · Paddan-aram

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): פַּדָּן (H6307), אֲרָם (H758).

King James Version spelling: Padan-aram

First in: Genesis 25:20 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region or City or town.

    Other names: Paddan-aram, Aram.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Same place as: Aram-naharaim.

    Site today: Aram-naharaim.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as Haran.

    OpenBible.info draws on 20 reference books for this place.

    Named in 16 verses. First named in Genesis 25:20. Open the verse

Paddan-aram — another name of Paddan.
Pai — another name of Pau.
Pamphylia Παμφυλία1 placeLand or region. every-tribal, i.e. heterogeneous (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · PamphyliaΠαμφυλία

Say it: Pamphulia

Strong’s (G3828): from a compound of G3956 (πᾶς) and G4443 (πυρά); every-tribal, i.e. heterogeneous (G5561 (χώρα) being implied)

First in: Acts 2:10 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Pamphylia.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 5 verses. First named in Acts 2:10. Open the verse

Paphos Πάφος1 placeCity or town.

The name in Greek

Greek · PaphosΠάφος

Say it: Paphos

Strong’s (G3974): of uncertain derivation

First in: Acts 13:6 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: New Paphos.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Acts 13:6. Open the verse

Parah פָּרָה1 placeCity or town. "heifer-town" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Parahפָּרָה

Say it: pa-rah

BDB: "heifer-town"

Strong’s (H6511): the same as H6510 (פָּרָה)

First in: Joshua 18:23 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Benjamin (Joshua 18:23).

    Site today: Khirbet Ein Fara.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Khirbet Abu Musarrah; Khirbet Tarafayn.

    OpenBible.info draws on 24 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 18:23. Open the verse

Paran פָּארָן1 placeLand or region. "place of caverns" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Paranפָּארָן

Say it: pa-ran

BDB: "place of caverns"

Strong’s (H6290): from H6286 (פָּאַר); ornamental

First in: Genesis 21:21 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Paran.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    OpenBible.info draws on 26 reference books for this place.

    Named in 8 verses. First named in Genesis 21:21. Open the verse

Paran, Mount — see Mount Paran (M and N page).
Parbar פַּרְוָר1 placeBuilding. "open apartment" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrewפַּרְוָר

Say it: par-bar

BDB: "open apartment"

Strong’s (H6503): or פַּרְוָר; of foreign origin

First in: 1 Chronicles 26:18 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Building.

    Some Bibles translate this word instead of giving it as a place name.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: In Jerusalem.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Chronicles 26:18. Open the verse

Parvaim פַּרְוָ֑יִם1 placeCity or town. "oriental regions" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Parvaimפַּרְוָ֑יִם

Say it: par-va-yim

BDB: "oriental regions"

Strong’s (H6516): of foreign origin

First in: 2 Chronicles 3:6 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Farwah.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Saq el Farwein; The same place as Sephar.

    OpenBible.info draws on 10 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in 2 Chronicles 3:6. Open the verse

Pas-dammim — another name of Ephes-dammim (E to G page).
Patara Πάταρα1 placeCity or town.

The name in Greek

Greek · PataraΠάταρα

Say it: Patara

Strong’s (G3959): probably of foreign origin

First in: Acts 21:1 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Patara.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Acts 21:1. Open the verse

Pathros פַּתְרוֹס1 placeLand or region. "region of the south" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Pathrosפַּתְרוֹס

Say it: pat-ros

BDB: "region of the south"

Strong’s (H6624): of Egyptian derivation

First in: Isaiah 11:11 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Upper Egypt.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 5 verses. First named in Isaiah 11:11. Open the verse

Patmos Πάτμος1 placeIsland.

The name in Greek

Greek · PatmosΠάτμος

Say it: Patmos

Strong’s (G3963): of uncertain derivation

First in: Revelation 1:9 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Kind: Island.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Patmos.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Revelation 1:9. Open the verse

Pau פָּ֑עוּ1 placeCity or town. "bleating" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Pauפָּ֑עוּ

Say it: pa-u

BDB: "bleating"

Strong’s (H6464): or פָּעִי; from H6463 (פָּעָה); screaming

First in: Genesis 36:39 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Paiפָּעִי

Say it: pa-u

BDB: "bleating"

Strong’s (H6464): or פָּעִי; from H6463 (פָּעָה); screaming

First in: 1 Chronicles 1:50 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Other names: Pai.

    Region: Edom.

    Site today: Along Wadi Fai.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as Beth-peor.

    OpenBible.info draws on 8 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Genesis 36:39. Open the verse

Pekod — another name of Babylon (B to D page).
Pelusium סִין1 placeCity or town. "thorn" or "clay" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Pelusiumסִין

Say it: sin

King James Version spelling: Sin

BDB: "thorn" or "clay"

Strong’s (H5512): of uncertain derivation

First in: Ezekiel 30:15 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Tell el Farama.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Ezekiel 30:15. Open the verse

Peniel פְּנִיאֵל1 placeCity or town. "facing God" (BDB)

“And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for, said he, I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.”

The Bible says: Genesis 32:30 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew, another spelling · Penielפְּנִיאֵל

Say it: pe-nu-el

BDB: "facing God"

Strong’s (H6439): or (more properly,) פְּנִיאֵל; from H6437 (פָּנָה) and H410 (אֵל); face of God

First in: Genesis 32:30 Open the verse

Hebrew · Penuelפְּנוּאֵל

Say it: pe-nu-el

BDB: "facing God"

Strong’s (H6439): or (more properly,) פְּנִיאֵל; from H6437 (פָּנָה) and H410 (אֵל); face of God

First in: Genesis 32:31 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Other names: Penuel.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Tell edh Dhahab esh Sherqiyeh.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Tell edh Dhahab el Gharbi.

    OpenBible.info draws on 31 reference books for this place.

    Named in 6 verses. First named in Genesis 32:30. Open the verse

Penuel — another name of Peniel.
People's Gate עַם1 placeGate.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · People's Gateעַם

Say it: am

Strong’s (H5971): from H6004 (עָמַם)

First in: Jeremiah 17:19 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Kind: Gate.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: In Jerusalem.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Jeremiah 17:19. Open the verse

Peor פְּעוֹר1 placeMountain. "cleft" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Peorפְּעוֹר

Say it: pe-or

BDB: "cleft"

Strong’s (H6465): from H6473 (פָּעַר); a gap; also H1187 (בַּעַל פְּעוֹר))

First in: Numbers 23:28 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Mountain.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Near Beth-peor.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 4 verses. First named in Numbers 23:28. Open the verse

Perazim, Mount — see Mount Perazim (M and N page).
Perez-uzza פֶּרֶץ עֻזָּא1 placeCity or town. "breach of Uzza" (BDB)

“And David was displeased, because Jehovah had broken forth upon Uzzah; and he called that place Perez-uzzah, unto this day.”

The Bible says: 2 Samuel 6:8 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Perez-uzzaפֶּרֶץ עֻזָּא

Say it: pe-rets uz-za

BDB: "breach of Uzza"

Strong’s (H6560): from H6556 (פֶּרֶץ) and H5798 (עֻזָּא); break of Uzza

First in: 1 Chronicles 13:11 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Near Jerusalem.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Chronicles 13:11. Open the verse

Perga Πέργη1 placeCity or town. a tower (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · PergaΠέργη

Say it: Pergē

Strong’s (G4011): probably from the same as G4010 (Πέργαμος); a tower

First in: Acts 13:13 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: The Bible says “Perga in Pamphylia” (Acts 13:13).

    Site today: Perga.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 3 verses. First named in Acts 13:13. Open the verse

Pergamum Πέργαμος1 placeCity or town. fortified (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · PergamumΠέργαμος

Say it: Pergamos

King James Version spelling: Pergamos

Strong’s (G4010): from G4444 (πύργος); fortified

First in: Revelation 1:11 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Pergamon.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Revelation 1:11. Open the verse

Persia פָּרַס1 placeLand or region. "pure" or "splendid" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Aramaic

Hebrew · Persiaפָּרַס

Say it: pa-ras

BDB: "pure" or "splendid"

Strong’s (H6539): of foreign origin

First in: 2 Chronicles 36:20 Open the verse

Aramaic · Persiaפָּרַס

Say it: pa-ras

BDB: "pure" or "splendid"

Strong’s (H6540): (Aramaic) corresponding to H6539 (פָּרַס)

First in: Ezra 4:24 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Persianאֲפָֽרְסָיֵא

Say it: a-pha-re-say

King James Version spelling: Apharsite

Strong’s (H670): (Aramaic) of foreign origin (only in the plural)

First in: Ezra 4:9 Open the verse

Aramaic · Persianפַּרְסִי, פָּרַס

Say it: par-si

Strong’s (H6543): (Aramaic) corresponding to H6542 (פַּרְסִי)

First in: Daniel 6:28 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Persia.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 33 verses. First named in 2 Chronicles 36:20. Open the verse

Pethor פְּתוֹר1 placeCity or town. "soothsayer" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Pethorפְּתוֹר

Say it: pe-tor

BDB: "soothsayer"

Strong’s (H6604): of foreign origin

First in: Numbers 22:5 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Same place as: Pitru.

    Site today: Til Barsip.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    OpenBible.info draws on 21 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Numbers 22:5. Open the verse

Pharpar פַּרְפַּר1 placeRiver. "swift" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Pharparפַּרְפַּר

Say it: par-par

BDB: "swift"

Strong’s (H6554): probably from H6565 (פָּרַר) in the sense of rushing; rapid

First in: 2 Kings 5:12 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: River.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Awaj River.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Barbar River; Tora River.

    OpenBible.info draws on 25 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in 2 Kings 5:12. Open the verse

Philadelphia Φιλαδέλφεια1 placeCity or town.

The name in Greek

Greek · PhiladelphiaΦιλαδέλφεια

Say it: Philadelpheia

Strong’s (G5359): from (the same as G5361 (φιλάδελφος)), a king of Pergamos

First in: Revelation 1:11 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Alaşehir.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Revelation 1:11. Open the verse

Philippi Φίλιπποι1 placeCity or town.

The name in Greek

Greek · PhilippiΦίλιπποι

Say it: Philippoi

Strong’s (G5375): plural of G5376 (Φίλιππος)

First in: Acts 16:12 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Philippi.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    History

    • Philippi was founded in 356 B.C. by the Macedonian king Philip II, on the Via Egnatia, the old road linking Europe and Asia. Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, "Archaeological Site of Philippi".
    • After the Battle of Philippi in 42 B.C., the city grew and was made a Roman colony. Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, "Archaeological Site of Philippi".
    • UNESCO dates Paul's visit to A.D. 49 or 50. The remains of the city's early churches show how early Christianity took root there. Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, "Archaeological Site of Philippi".
    • It was added to the World Heritage List in 2016. Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, "Archaeological Site of Philippi".

    Named in 8 verses. First named in Acts 16:12. Open the verse

Philistia פְּלֶ֫שֶׁת1 placeLand or region. rolling, i.e. migratory (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Philistiaפְּלֶ֫שֶׁת

Say it: pe-le-shet

King James Version spelling: Palestina

Strong’s (H6429): from H6428 (פָּלַשׁ); rolling, i.e. migratory

First in: Exodus 15:14 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Philistia.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    OpenBible.info draws on 24 reference books for this place.

    Named in 250 verses. First named in Genesis 21:32. Open the verse

Phoenicia Φοινίκη1 placeLand or region. palm-country (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · PhoeniciaΦοινίκη

Say it: Phoinikē

King James Version spelling: Phenice

Strong’s (G5403): from G5404 (φοῖνιξ); palm-country

First in: Acts 11:19 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Phoenicia.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    OpenBible.info draws on 25 reference books for this place.

    Named in 3 verses. First named in Acts 11:19. Open the verse

Phoenix Φοῖνιξ1 placeCity or town.

The name in Greek

Greek · PhoenixΦοῖνιξ

Say it: Phoinix

King James Version spelling: Phenice

Strong’s (G5405): probably the same as G5404 (φοῖνιξ)

First in: Acts 27:12 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Finikas.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Loutro.

    OpenBible.info draws on 22 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Acts 27:12. Open the verse

Phrygia Φρυγία1 placeLand or region.

The name in Greek

Greek · PhrygiaΦρυγία

Say it: Phrugia

Strong’s (G5435): probably of foreign origin

First in: Acts 2:10 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Phrygia.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 4 verses. First named in Acts 2:10. Open the verse

Pi-beseth פִּי־בֶ֫סֶת1 placeCity or town. "mouth of loathing" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Pi-besethפִּי־בֶ֫סֶת

Say it: pi-ve-set

BDB: "mouth of loathing"

Strong’s (H6364): of Egyptian origin

First in: Ezekiel 30:17 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Tell Basteh.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Ezekiel 30:17. Open the verse

Pi-hahiroth פִּי הַחִירֹת1 placeMountain. "place where sedge grows" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Pi-hahirothפִּי הַחִירֹת

Say it: pi ha-chi-rot

BDB: "place where sedge grows"

Strong’s (H6367): from H6310 (פֶּה) and the feminine plural of a noun (from the same root as H2356 (חוֹר)), with the article interpolated; mouth of the gorges

First in: Exodus 14:2 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Hahirothהַחִירֹת

Say it: pi ha-chi-rot

BDB: "place where sedge grows"

Strong’s (H6367): from H6310 (פֶּה) and the feminine plural of a noun (from the same root as H2356 (חוֹר)), with the article interpolated; mouth of the gorges

First in: Numbers 33:8 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Mountain or Open country or City or town.

    Other names: Hahiroth.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Near Baal-zephon.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Plain near Jabal Jinayfah; The same place as Pelusium; Tell Defenneh.

    OpenBible.info draws on 9 reference books for this place.

    Named in 4 verses. First named in Exodus 14:2. Open the verse

Pirathon פִּרְעָתוֹן1 placeCity or town. chieftaincy (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Pirathonפִּרְעָתוֹן

Say it: pir-a-ton

Strong’s (H6552): from H6546 (פַּרְעָה); chieftaincy

First in: Judges 12:15 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Farata.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as Parah.

    OpenBible.info draws on 30 reference books for this place.

    Named in 5 verses. First named in Judges 12:13. Open the verse

Pisgah פִּסְגָּה1 placeMountain. "cleft" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Pisgahפִּסְגָּה

Say it: pis-gah

BDB: "cleft"

Strong’s (H6449): from H6448 (פָּסַג); a cleft

First in: Numbers 21:20 Open the verse

Hebrew

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): פִּסְגָּה (H6449), אַשְׁדּוֹת (H798).

King James Version spelling: Ashdoth-pisgah

First in: Deuteronomy 3:17 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Mountain or Mountain range.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Rujm Siyaghah.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as Mount Nebo; The same place as Abarim; Jabal al Naba.

    OpenBible.info draws on 27 reference books for this place.

    Named in 8 verses. First named in Numbers 21:20. Open the verse

Pishon פִּישׁוֹן1 placeSea or lake. "increase" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Pishonפִּישׁוֹן

Say it: pi-shon

King James Version spelling: Pison

BDB: "increase"

Strong’s (H6376): from H6335 (פּוּשׁ); dispersive

First in: Genesis 2:11 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Sea or lake or River.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Wadi Baysh.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Persian Gulf; Wadi Bishah; Wadi al Rummah.

    OpenBible.info draws on 17 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Genesis 2:11. Open the verse

Pisidia Πισιδία1 placeLand or region.

The name in Greek

Greek · PisidiaΠισιδία

Say it: Pisidia

Strong’s (G4099): probably of foreign origin

First in: Acts 13:14 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Pisidia.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    OpenBible.info draws on 23 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Acts 13:14. Open the verse

Pithom פִּתֹם1 placeCity or town. "the city of justice" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Pithomפִּתֹם

Say it: pi-tom

BDB: "the city of justice"

Strong’s (H6619): of Egyptian derivation

First in: Exodus 1:11 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Tell er Retaba.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Tell el Maskhuta; The same place as Heliopolis.

    OpenBible.info draws on 32 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Exodus 1:11. Open the verse

Pontus Πόντος1 placeLand or region. a sea (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · PontusΠόντος

Say it: Pontos

Strong’s (G4195): of Latin origin; a sea

First in: Acts 2:9 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Pontus.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    OpenBible.info draws on 12 reference books for this place.

    Named in 3 verses. First named in Acts 2:9. Open the verse

Potsherd Gate חֲרָסוּת1 placeGate.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Potsherd Gateחֲרָסוּת

Say it: char-sut

Strong’s (H2777): from H2775 (חֶרֶס) (apparently in the sense of a red tile used for scraping)

First in: Jeremiah 19:2 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Kind: Gate.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: In Jerusalem.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as the Dung Gate; The same place as the East Gate; The same place as the Valley Gate.

    OpenBible.info draws on 14 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Jeremiah 19:2. Open the verse

Ptolemais — another name of Acco (A page).
Pul — another name of Libya (J to L page).
Punon פּוּנֹן1 placeCity or town. "darkness" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Punonפּוּנֹן

Say it: pu-non

BDB: "darkness"

Strong’s (H6325): from H6323 (פּוּן); perplexity

First in: Numbers 33:42 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Khirbet Faynan.

    How sure: Likely.

    OpenBible.info draws on 31 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Numbers 33:42. Open the verse

Put — another name of Libya (J to L page).
Puteoli Ποτίολοι1 placeCity or town. little wells, i.e. mineral springs (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · PuteoliΠοτίολοι

Say it: Potioloi

Strong’s (G4223): of Latin origin; little wells, i.e. mineral springs

First in: Acts 28:13 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Pozzuoli.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Acts 28:13. Open the verse

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Raamah רַעְמָה1 placeCity or town. "horse's mane" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Raamahרַעְמָה

Say it: ra-mah

BDB: "horse's mane"

Strong’s (H7484): the same as H7483 (רַעְמָה)

First in: Ezekiel 27:22 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Same place as: Ragmat.

    Site today: Najran.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Rgm; Regma.

    OpenBible.info draws on 13 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Ezekiel 27:22. Open the verse

Raamses רַֽעַמְסֵס1 place"child of the sun" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Raamsesרַֽעַמְסֵס

Say it: ra-me-ses

BDB: "child of the sun"

Strong’s (H7486): or רַעַמְסֵס; of Egyptian origin

First in: Exodus 1:11 Open the verse

The place

  1. Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: not given in our sources.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Exodus 1:11. Open the verse

Rabbah — another name of Ammon (A page).
Rabbath — another name of Ammon (A page).
Rabbith רַבִּית1 placeCity or town. "multitude" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Rabbithרַבִּית

Say it: rab-bit

BDB: "multitude"

Strong’s (H7245): from H7231 (רָבַב); multitude

First in: Joshua 19:20 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Issachar (Joshua 19:20).

    Same place as: Daberath.

    Site today: Horvat Devora.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Raba; Arabbuna.

    OpenBible.info draws on 18 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 19:20. Open the verse

Racal — another name of Carmel (B to D page).
Rahab — another name of Egypt (E to G page).
Rakkath רַקַּת1 placeCity or town. a beach (as expanded shingle) (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Rakkathרַקַּת

Say it: raq-qat

Strong’s (H7557): from H7556 (רָקַק) in its original sense of diffusing; a beach (as expanded shingle)

First in: Joshua 19:35 Open the verse

Greek · TiberiasΤιβεριάς

Say it: Tiberias

Strong’s (G5085): from G5086 (Τιβέριος)

First in: John 6:23 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Other names: Tiberias.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Naphtali (Joshua 19:35).

    Site today: Tel Raqqat.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as Tiberias; Khirbet el Fuliya; The same place as Kartan.

    OpenBible.info draws on 25 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 19:35. Open the verse

Rakkon רַקּוֹן1 placeRiver. "the temple" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Rakkonרַקּוֹן

Say it: raq-qon

BDB: "the temple"

Strong’s (H7542): from H7534 (רַק); thinness

First in: Joshua 19:46 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: River or City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Dan (Joshua 19:46).

    Site today: Tell er Reqqeit.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Ayalon River; Tel Gerisa; Yarkon River.

    OpenBible.info draws on 16 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 19:46. Open the verse

Ramah רָמָה4 places"hill" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Ramahרָמָה

Say it: ra-mah

King James Version spelling: Ramath

BDB: "hill"

Strong’s (H7414): the same as H7413 (רָמָה)

First in: Joshua 18:25 Open the verse

Greek · RamahῬαμᾶ

Say it: Rhama

King James Version spelling: Rama

Strong’s (G4471): of Hebrew origin (H7414)

BDB, for the Hebrew name רָמָה (H7414): "hill"

First in: Matthew 2:18 Open the verse

The 4 places with this name

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Benjamin (Joshua 18:25); named in Joshua’s account of the land of Simeon (Joshua 19:8).

    Site today: Al Ram.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Ramallah; Ramat Rahel.

    OpenBible.info draws on 37 reference books for this place.

    Named in 18 verses. First named in Joshua 18:25. Open the verse

  2. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Asher (Joshua 19:29).

    Site today: Ramyah.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Rameh; The same place as Ramah.

    OpenBible.info draws on 12 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 19:29. Open the verse

  3. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Naphtali (Joshua 19:36).

    Site today: Khirbet Zeitun er Rameh.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Er Rameh.

    OpenBible.info draws on 21 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 19:36. Open the verse

  4. Kind: Hill.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    STEPBible’s list does not give this place, so its Hebrew or Greek letters are not shown.

    Site today: Near Gibeah.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Samuel 22:6. Open the verse

Ramathaim-zophim — another name of Mizpah (M and N page).
Ramath-lehi רָמַת לֶחִי1 placeCity or town. "height of a jawbone" (BDB)

“And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking, that he cast away the jawbone out of his hand; and that place was called Ramath-lehi.”

The Bible says: Judges 15:17 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ramath-lehiרָמַת לֶחִי

Say it: ra-mat le-chi

BDB: "height of a jawbone"

Strong’s (H7437): from H7413 (רָמָה) and H3895 (לְחִי); height of a jaw-bone

First in: Judges 15:17 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Same place as: Lehi.

    Site today: Khirbet es Siyyagh.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Judges 15:17. Open the verse

Ramath-mizpeh — another name of Ramoth.
Rameses רַֽעַמְסֵס1 placeCity or town. "child of the sun" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ramesesרַֽעַמְסֵס

Say it: ra-me-ses

BDB: "child of the sun"

Strong’s (H7486): or רַעַמְסֵס; of Egyptian origin

First in: Genesis 47:11 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Qantir.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Tell el Daba; Tanis.

    OpenBible.info draws on 34 reference books for this place.

    Named in 4 verses. First named in Genesis 47:11. Open the verse

Ramoth רָאמוֹת1 placeCity or town. "heights" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Aramaic

Hebrew · Ramothרָאמוֹת

Say it: ra-mot

BDB: "heights"

Strong’s (H7216): or רָאמֹתxlit Râmôth corrected to Râʼmôth; plural of H7215 (רָאמָה); heights

First in: Deuteronomy 4:43 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Ramothרָמֹת

Say it: ra-mot gi-l-ad

BDB: "heights"

Strong’s (H7433): or רָמוֹת גִּלעָד; (2 Chronicles 22:5), from the plural of H7413 (רָמָה) and H1568 (גִּלְעָד); heights of Gilad

First in: Joshua 21:38 Open the verse

Hebrew · Galeedגַּלְעֵד

Say it: gal-ed

Strong’s (H1567): from H1530 (גַּל) and H5707 (עֵד); heap of testimony

First in: Genesis 31:47 Open the verse

Hebrew · Mizpahמִצְפָּה

Say it: mits-pah

BDB: "watchtower"

Strong’s (H4709): feminine of H4708 (מִצְפֶּה)

First in: Genesis 31:49 Open the verse

Hebrew · Ramath-mizpehרָמַת הַמִּצְפֶּה

Say it: ra-mat ham-mits-peh

Strong’s (H7434): from H7413 (רָמָה) and H4707 (מִצְפֶּה) with the article interpolated; height of the watch-tower

First in: Joshua 13:26 Open the verse

Hebrew · Ramahרָמָה

Say it: ra-mah

BDB: "hill"

Strong’s (H7414): the same as H7413 (רָמָה)

First in: 2 Kings 8:29 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Mizpehמִצְפֶּה

Say it: mits-peh

BDB: "watchtower"

Strong’s (H4708): the same as H4707 (מִצְפֶּה)

First in: Judges 11:29 Open the verse

Hebrew · Ramoth-gilead

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): רָמוֹת (H7418), גִּלְעָד (H1568).

First in: 1 Kings 4:13 Open the verse

Aramaic · Jegar-sahadutha

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): יְגַר (H3026), שָֽׂהֲדוּ (H3026).

First in: Genesis 31:47 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Other names: Ramoth-gilead, Galeed, Ramah, Ramath-mizpeh, Mizpah, Mizpeh, Jegar-sahadutha.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Gad (Joshua 13:26); the Bible says “Ramoth in Gilead” (Deuteronomy 4:43).

    Same place as: Ramoth-gilead.

    Site today: Tall er Rumeith.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 35 verses. First named in Genesis 31:47. Open the verse

Ramoth-gilead — another name of Ramoth.
Recah רֵכָה1 placeCity or town. "uttermost part" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Recahרֵכָה

Say it: re-khah

King James Version spelling: Rechah

BDB: "uttermost part"

Strong’s (H7397): probably feminine from H7401 (רָכַךְ); softness

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:12 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Near Bethlehem.

    How sure: Likely.

    OpenBible.info draws on 9 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:12. Open the verse

Red Sea סוּף1 placeSea or lake.

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Red Seaסוּף

Say it: suph

Strong’s (H5488): probably of Egyptian origin

First in: Exodus 10:19 Open the verse

Greek · Red Seaἐρυθρός

Say it: eruthros

Strong’s (G2063): of uncertain affinity; red, i.e. (with G2281 (θάλασσα)) the Red Sea

First in: Acts 7:36 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Kind: Sea or lake or River.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Gulf of Suez.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Bitter Lakes; Lake Timsah; Ballah Lakes.

    OpenBible.info draws on 29 reference books for this place.

    Named in 26 verses. First named in Exodus 10:19. Open the verse

Rehob רְחוֹב2 places"broad place" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Rehobרְחוֹב

Say it: re-chov

BDB: "broad place"

Strong’s (H7340): or רְחוֹב; the same as H7339 (רְחֹב)

First in: Joshua 19:28 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Asher (Joshua 19:28).

    Site today: Tell el Balat.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Tell er Rahb; The same place as Rehob; Tell Bir el Gharbi.

    OpenBible.info draws on 26 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 19:28. Open the verse

  2. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Asher (Joshua 19:30).

    Site today: Tell Bir el Gharbi.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as Rehob; Khirbet Da‘uk.

    OpenBible.info draws on 23 reference books for this place.

    Named in 4 verses. First named in Joshua 19:30. Open the verse

Rehoboth רְחֹבוֹת2 places"wide places or streets" (BDB)

“And he removed from thence, and digged another well; and for that they strove not: and he called the name of it Rehoboth; and he said, For now Jehovah hath made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land.”

The Bible says: Genesis 26:22 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Rehobothרְחֹבוֹת

Say it: re-cho-vot

BDB: "wide places or streets"

Strong’s (H7344): or רְחֹבֹת; plural of H7339 (רְחֹב); streets

First in: Genesis 26:22 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

  1. Kind: Well.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Ruheibeh.

    How sure: Likely.

    OpenBible.info draws on 22 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Genesis 26:22. Open the verse

  2. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Edom.

    Site today: Ras Rihab.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Near Wadi Ghuwayr; Khirbet Musrab.

    OpenBible.info draws on 6 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Genesis 36:37. Open the verse

Rehoboth-Ir — another name of Nineveh (M and N page).
Rekem רֶ֫קֶם1 placeCity or town. "variegation" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Rekemרֶ֫קֶם

Say it: re-qem

BDB: "variegation"

Strong’s (H7552): from H7551 (רָקַם); versi-color

First in: Joshua 18:27 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Benjamin (Joshua 18:27).

    Site today: Near Irpeel.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Feldstein et al Site.

    OpenBible.info draws on 3 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 18:27. Open the verse

Remeth רֶמֶת1 placeCity or town. "height" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Remethרֶמֶת

Say it: re-met

BDB: "height"

Strong’s (H7432): from H7411 (רָמָה); height

First in: Joshua 19:21 Open the verse

Hebrew · Ramothרָאמוֹת

Say it: ra-mot

BDB: "heights"

Strong’s (H7216): or רָאמֹתxlit Râmôth corrected to Râʼmôth; plural of H7215 (רָאמָה); heights

First in: 1 Chronicles 6:73 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Other names: Ramoth.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Issachar (Joshua 19:21).

    Same place as: Ramoth.

    Site today: Kokab el Hawa.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: En haYadid; Khirbet ed Dir.

    OpenBible.info draws on 26 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 19:21. Open the verse

Rephaim, Valley of — see Valley of Rephaim (T to Z page).
Rephidim רְפִידִים1 placeCamp on the journey. "rests" or "stays" or "resting places" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Rephidimרְפִידִים

Say it: re-phi-dim

BDB: "rests" or "stays" or "resting places"

Strong’s (H7508): plural of the masculine of the same as H7507 (רְפִידָה); ballusters

First in: Exodus 17:1 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Camp on the journey.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Along Wadi Rufaiyil.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Along Wadi Feiran; Along Wadi el Sheikh; Jabal Huwayti.

    OpenBible.info draws on 27 reference books for this place.

    Named in 5 verses. First named in Exodus 17:1. Open the verse

Resen רֶ֫סֶן1 placeCity or town. "bridle" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Resenרֶ֫סֶן

Say it: re-sen

BDB: "bridle"

Strong’s (H7449): the same as H7448 (רֶסֶן)

First in: Genesis 10:12 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: none given. OpenBible.info: not a proper name (public work in or near Nineveh or Calah).

    OpenBible.info draws on 15 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Genesis 10:12. Open the verse

Rezeph רֶ֫צֶף1 placeCity or town. "a hot stone" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Rezephרֶ֫צֶף

Say it: re-tseph

BDB: "a hot stone"

Strong’s (H7530): the same as H7529 (רֶצֶף)

First in: 2 Kings 19:12 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Resafa.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Resappa.

    OpenBible.info draws on 21 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in 2 Kings 19:12. Open the verse

Rhegium Ῥήγιον1 placeCity or town.

The name in Greek

Greek · RhegiumῬήγιον

Say it: Rhēgion

Strong’s (G4484): of Latin origin

First in: Acts 28:13 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Reggio Calabria.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Acts 28:13. Open the verse

Rhodes Ῥόδος1 placeIsland.

The name in Greek

Greek · RhodesῬόδος

Say it: Rhodos

Strong’s (G4499): probably from (a rose)

First in: Acts 21:1 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Kind: Island or City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Rhodes.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Acropolis of Rhodes.

    OpenBible.info draws on 22 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Acts 21:1. Open the verse

Riblah רִבְלָה2 places"fertility" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Riblahרִבְלָה

Say it: riv-lah

BDB: "fertility"

Strong’s (H7247): from an unused root meaning to be fruitful; fertile

First in: 2 Kings 23:33 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Riblahדִּבְלָה

Say it: div-lah

King James Version spelling: Diblath

Strong’s (H1689): probably an orthographical error for H7247 (רִבְלָה)

First in: Ezekiel 6:14 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Arbin.

    How sure: Unknown.

    Other sites proposed: Tall Irbid; Hermel.

    OpenBible.info draws on 15 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Numbers 34:11. Open the verse

  2. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Rableh.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    OpenBible.info draws on 24 reference books for this place.

    Named in 11 verses. First named in 2 Kings 23:33. Open the verse

Rimmon רִמּוֹנוֹ2 placesthe (one) marked off, i.e. which pertains). (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Rimmonרִמּוֹנוֹ

King James Version spelling: Remmon

Strong’s (H7417): or (shorter) (רִמֹּן; or רִמּוֹנוֹ; (1 Chronicles 6:62 (H77 (אֶבֶץ))), the same as H7416 (רִמּוֹן); in Joshua 19:13: הַמְּתֹאָר is mistaken for part of a name; article with the passive participle of H8388 (תָּאַר); the (one) marked off, i.e. which pertains).

First in: Joshua 15:32 Open the verse

Hebrew · Rimmonרִמּוֹן, רִמּוֹנוֹ

Say it: rim-mon

BDB: "pomegranate"

Strong’s (H7417): or (shorter) (רִמֹּן; or רִמּוֹנוֹ; (1 Chronicles 6:62 (H77 (אֶבֶץ))), the same as H7416 (רִמּוֹן); in Joshua 19:13: הַמְּתֹאָר is mistaken for part of a name; article with the passive participle of H8388 (תָּאַר); the (one) marked off, i.e. which pertains).

First in: Judges 20:45 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:32); named in Joshua’s account of the land of Simeon (Joshua 19:7).

    Site today: Tel Halif.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Khirbet Umm er Rammamin.

    OpenBible.info draws on 21 reference books for this place.

    Named in 3 verses. First named in Joshua 15:32. Open the verse

  2. Kind: Open country.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: El Jai Cave.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Rammun; Along Wadi Rummananeh; Plateau east of Rammun.

    OpenBible.info draws on 23 reference books for this place.

    Named in 3 verses. First named in Judges 20:45. Open the verse

Rimmono — another name of Dimnah (B to D page).
Rimmon-perez רִמֹּן פָּ֑רֶץ1 placeCamp on the journey. "pomegranate of the breach" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Rimmon-perezרִמֹּן פָּ֑רֶץ

Say it: rim-mon pe-rets

King James Version spelling: Rimmon-parez

BDB: "pomegranate of the breach"

Strong’s (H7428): from H7416 (רִמּוֹן) and H6556 (פֶּרֶץ); pomegranate of the breach

First in: Numbers 33:19 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Camp on the journey.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Along Naqb al Biyar.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Along Wadi er Rummun; The same place as Rimmon.

    OpenBible.info draws on 7 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Numbers 33:19. Open the verse

Rissah רִסָּה1 placeCamp on the journey. "ruin" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Rissahרִסָּה

Say it: ris-sah

BDB: "ruin"

Strong’s (H7446): from H7450 (רָסַס); a ruin (as dripping to pieces)

First in: Numbers 33:21 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Camp on the journey.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Sharma.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Kuntilet el Jerafi.

    OpenBible.info draws on 9 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Numbers 33:21. Open the verse

Rithmah רִתְמָה1 placeCamp on the journey. "heath" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Rithmahרִתְמָה

Say it: rit-mah

BDB: "heath"

Strong’s (H7575): feminine of H7574 (רֶתֶם)

First in: Numbers 33:18 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Camp on the journey.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Along Wadi Ratamah.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Along Wadi Abu Retemat; Along Wadi er Retame; Ain Rathmah.

    OpenBible.info draws on 8 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Numbers 33:18. Open the verse

River — another name of Euphrates (E to G page).
Rock of Escape סֶלַע הַמַּחְלְקוֹת1 placeOpen country. "the cliff of escapes" or "the cliff of divisions" (BDB)

“So Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Sela-hammahlekoth.”

The Bible says: 1 Samuel 23:28 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Rock of Escapeסֶלַע הַמַּחְלְקוֹת

Say it: se-la ham-mach-le-qot

King James Version spelling: Sela-hammahlekoth

BDB: "the cliff of escapes" or "the cliff of divisions"

Strong’s (H5555): from H5553 (סֶלַע) and the plural of H4256 (מַחֲלֹקֶת) with the article interposed; rock of the divisions

First in: 1 Samuel 23:28 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Open country.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Along Wadi Malaqi.

    How sure: Likely.

    OpenBible.info draws on 9 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Samuel 23:28. Open the verse

Rogelim רֹגְלִים1 placeCity or town. "place of fullers" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Rogelimרֹגְלִים

Say it: ro-ge-lim

BDB: "place of fullers"

Strong’s (H7274): plural of active participle of H7270 (רָגַל); fullers (as tramping the cloth in washing)

First in: 2 Samuel 17:27 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Zaharet.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Tell Barsina.

    OpenBible.info draws on 20 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in 2 Samuel 17:27. Open the verse

Rome Ῥώμη1 placeCity or town. strength (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · RomeῬώμη

Say it: Rhōmē

Strong’s (G4516): from the base of G4517 (ῥώννυμι); strength

First in: Acts 18:2 Open the verse

Greek · RomanῬωμαῖος

Say it: Rhōmaios

Strong’s (G4514): from G4516 (Ῥώμη)

First in: John 11:48 Open the verse

Greek · Roman colonyκολωνία

Say it: kolōnia

Strong’s (G2862): of Latin origin; a Roman "colony" for veterans

First in: Acts 16:12 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Rome.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    History

    • By legend, Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus in 753 B.C. Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, "Historic Centre of Rome".
    • It was first the center of the Roman Republic, then of the Roman Empire. UNESCO describes it as becoming the capital of the Christian world in the A.D. 300s. Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, "Historic Centre of Rome".
    • Its ancient buildings include the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Roman and Imperial Forums and the Mausoleum of Augustus. Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, "Historic Centre of Rome".
    • Its historic center was first added to the World Heritage List in 1980. Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, "Historic Centre of Rome".

    Named in 28 verses. First named in John 11:48. Open the verse

Rumah — another name of Arumah (A page).

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