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S

112 names.

Sahar צַ֫חַר1 placeCity or town. from an unused root meaning to dazzle (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Saharצַ֫חַר

Say it: tsa-char

Strong’s (H6713): from an unused root meaning to dazzle

First in: Ezekiel 27:18 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Sahl as Sahra.
How sure: Uncertain.
OpenBible.info draws on 6 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Ezekiel 27:18. Open the verse

Salamis Σαλαμίς1 placeCity or town.

The name in Greek

Greek · SalamisΣαλαμίς

Say it: Salamis

Strong’s (G4529): probably from G4535 (σάλος) (from the surge on the shore)

First in: Acts 13:5 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Salamis.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Acts 13:5. Open the verse

Salecah סַלְכָה1 placeCity or town. "migration" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Salecahסַלְכָה

Say it: sal-khah

King James Version spelling: Salchah

BDB: "migration"

Strong’s (H5548): from an unused root. meaning to walk; walking

First in: Deuteronomy 3:10 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Salkhad.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 32 reference books for this place.
Named in 4 verses. First named in Deuteronomy 3:10. Open the verse

Salem — another name of Jerusalem (J to L page).

Salim Σαλείμ1 placeCity or town.

The name in Greek

Greek · SalimΣαλείμ

Say it: Saleim

Strong’s (G4530): probably from the same as G4531 (σαλεύω)

First in: John 3:23 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: City or town or Stream bed (wadi).
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Tel Shalem.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Salim; Tell Abu Sus; Umm el Umdan.
OpenBible.info draws on 23 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in John 3:23. Open the verse

Salmone Σαλμώνη1 placeHeadland.

The name in Greek

Greek · SalmoneΣαλμώνη

Say it: Salmōnē

Strong’s (G4534): perhaps of similar origin to G4529 (Σαλαμίς)

First in: Acts 27:7 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Headland.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Cape Sideros.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Acts 27:7. Open the verse

Salt Sea מֶ֫לַח1 placeSea or lake.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Salt Seaמֶ֫לַח

Say it: me-lach

Strong’s (H4417): from H4414 (מָלַח)

First in: Genesis 14:3 Open the verse

Hebrew · Arabahעֲרָבָה

Say it: a-ra-vah

Strong’s (H6160): from H6150 (עָרַב) (in the sense of sterility)

First in: Deuteronomy 3:17 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Sea or lake.
Other names: Arabah.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Dead Sea.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 11 verses. First named in Genesis 14:3. Open the verse

Salt, Valley of — see Valley of Salt (T to Z page).

Samaria שֹׁמְרוֹן1 placeCity or town. "watch mountain" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek

Hebrew · Samariaשֹׁמְרוֹן

Say it: sho-me-ron

BDB: "watch mountain"

Strong’s (H8111): from the active participle of H8104 (שָׁמַר); watch-station

First in: 1 Kings 13:32 Open the verse

Aramaic · Samariaשׇֽׁמְרָ֑יִן

Say it: shom-ra-yin

BDB: "watch mountain"

Strong’s (H8115): (Aramaic) corresponding to H8111 (שֹׁמְרוֹן)

First in: Ezra 4:10 Open the verse

Greek · SamariaΣαμάρεια

Say it: Samareia

Strong’s (G4540): of Hebrew origin (H8111)

BDB, for the Hebrew name שֹׁמְרוֹן (H8111): "watch mountain"

First in: Luke 17:11 Open the verse

Greek, another spelling · SamariaΣαμαρεῖτις

Say it: Samareitis

Strong’s (G4542): feminine of G4541 (Σαμαρείτης); a Samaritess

First in: John 4:9 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Samaria.
How sure: No real doubt.
History
- Encyclopaedia Britannica dates the city's founding to about 880 B.C., when Omri made it the new capital of the northern kingdom of Israel. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Samaria (Sebastia)".
- It stayed the capital until the Assyrians took it in 722 B.C. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Samaria (Sebastia)".
- Herod the Great (reigned 37 to 4 B.C.) renamed the city Sebaste, after the Roman emperor Augustus. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Samaria (Sebastia)".
- Digs in 1908 to 1910, 1931 to 1933 and 1935 found ivory carvings, probably from King Ahab's palace, and written pottery pieces from the time of King Jeroboam II. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Samaria (Sebastia)".
Named in 124 verses. First named in 1 Kings 13:32. Open the verse

Samos Σάμος1 placeIsland.

The name in Greek

Greek · SamosΣάμος

Say it: Samos

Strong’s (G4544): of uncertain affinity

First in: Acts 20:15 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Island.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Samos.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Acts 20:15. Open the verse

Samothrace Σαμοθρᾴκη1 placeIsland.

The name in Greek

Greek · SamothraceΣαμοθρᾴκη

Say it: Samothrakē

King James Version spelling: Samothracia

Strong’s (G4543): from G4544 (Σάμος) and (Thrace)

First in: Acts 16:11 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Island.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Samothraki.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Acts 16:11. Open the verse

Sansannah סַנְסַנָּה1 placeCity or town. "palm branch" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Sansannahסַנְסַנָּה

Say it: san-san-nah

BDB: "palm branch"

Strong’s (H5578): feminine of a form of H5577 (סַנְסִן); a bough

First in: Joshua 15:31 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:31).
Site today: Khirbet esh Shamsaniyat.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: The same place as Hazar-susah.
OpenBible.info draws on 28 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:31. Open the verse

Sardis — another name of Sepharad.

Sarid שָׂרִיד1 placeCity or town. "survivor" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Saridשָׂרִיד

Say it: sa-rid

BDB: "survivor"

Strong’s (H8301): the same as H8300 (שָׂרִיד)

First in: Joshua 19:10 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Zebulun (Joshua 19:10).
Site today: Tel Shadud.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 29 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 19:10. Open the verse

Sea of Galilee — another name of Chinnereth (B to D page).

Sea of the Philistines — another name of Great Sea (E to G page).

Sea of Tiberias — another name of Chinnereth (B to D page).

Seba סְבָא1 place"drink thou" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Sebaסְבָא

Say it: se-va

BDB: "drink thou"

Strong’s (H5434): of foreign origin

First in: Psalm 72:10 Open the verse

The place

Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: not given in our sources.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Psalm 72:10. Open the verse

Sebam שְׂבָם1 place"fragrance" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Sebamשְׂבָם

Say it: se-vam

King James Version spelling: Shebam

BDB: "fragrance"

Strong’s (H7643): or (feminine) שִׂבְמָה; probably from H1313 (בָּשָׂם); spice

First in: Numbers 32:3 Open the verse

The place

Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: not given in our sources.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Numbers 32:3. Open the verse

Secacah סְכָכָה1 placeCity or town. "thicket" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Secacahסְכָכָה

Say it: se-kha-khah

BDB: "thicket"

Strong’s (H5527): from H5526 (סָכַךְ); inclosure

First in: Joshua 15:61 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:61).
Site today: Khirbet es Samrah.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Qumran; Ain Feshkah.
OpenBible.info draws on 30 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:61. Open the verse

Second Quarter מִשְׁנֶה1 placePart of a city.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Second Quarterמִשְׁנֶה

Say it: mish-neh

Strong’s (H4932): from H8138 (שָׁנָה)

First in: 2 Kings 22:14 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Part of a city.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: In Jerusalem.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 3 verses. First named in 2 Kings 22:14. Open the verse

Secu שֵׂ֫כוּ1 placeCity or town. "the watch-tower" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Secuשֵׂ֫כוּ

Say it: se-khu

King James Version spelling: Sechu

BDB: "the watch-tower"

Strong’s (H7906): from an unused root apparently meaning to surmount; an observatory (with the article)

First in: 1 Samuel 19:22 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Between Gibeah and Ramah.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Samuel 19:22. Open the verse

Seir שֵׂעִיר1 placeMountain range. "hairy" or "shaggy" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Seirשֵׂעִיר

Say it: se-ir

BDB: "hairy" or "shaggy"

Strong’s (H8165): formed like H8163 (שָׂעִיר); rough

First in: Genesis 14:6 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Mountain range.
Region: Edom.
Site today: Region around Jebel esh Shera.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Mountains southwest of the Dead Sea.
OpenBible.info draws on 30 reference books for this place.
Named in 24 verses. First named in Genesis 14:6. Open the verse

Seirah שְׂעִירָה1 placeOpen country. "the shaggy" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Seirahשְׂעִירָה

Say it: se-i-rah

King James Version spelling: Seirath

BDB: "the shaggy"

Strong’s (H8167): formed as H8166 (שְׂעִירָה); roughness

First in: Judges 3:26 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Open country.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: In the hills of Ephraim.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: In the Jordan Valley.
OpenBible.info draws on 12 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Judges 3:26. Open the verse

Seir, Mount — see Mount Seir (M and N page).

Sela סֶ֫לַע1 placeCity or town. "the rock" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Selaסֶ֫לַע

Say it: se-la

BDB: "the rock"

Strong’s (H5554): the same as H5553 (סֶלַע)

First in: Judges 1:36 Open the verse

Hebrew · Joktheelיׇקְתְאֵל

Say it: yoq-te-el

BDB: "the blessedness of God"

Strong’s (H3371): probably from the same as H3348 (יָקֶה) and H410 (אֵל); veneration of God (compare H3354 (יְקוּתִיאֵל))

First in: 2 Kings 14:7 Open the verse

Hebrewסֶ֫לַע

Say it: se-la

Strong’s (H5553): from an unused root meaning to be lofty

First in: 2 Chronicles 25:12 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Joktheel.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Sela.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Near Akrabbim.
OpenBible.info draws on 7 reference books for this place.
Named in 5 verses. First named in Judges 1:36. Open the verse

Seleucia Σελεύκεια1 placeCity or town.

The name in Greek

Greek · SeleuciaΣελεύκεια

Say it: Seleukeia

Strong’s (G4581): from (Seleucus, a Syrian king)

First in: Acts 13:4 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Seleucia Pieria.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Acts 13:4. Open the verse

Seneh סֶ֑נֶּה1 placeCliff. "thorny" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Senehסֶ֑נֶּה

Say it: se-neh

BDB: "thorny"

Strong’s (H5573): the same as H5572 (סְנֶה); thorn

First in: 1 Samuel 14:4 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Cliff.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Seneh.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Samuel 14:4. Open the verse

Senir — another name of Mount Hermon (M and N page).

Sephar סְפָר1 placeCity or town. "a numbering" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Sepharסְפָר

Say it: se-phar

BDB: "a numbering"

Strong’s (H5611): the same as H5610 (סְפָר)

First in: Genesis 10:30 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Zafar.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Al Baleed.
OpenBible.info draws on 11 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Genesis 10:30. Open the verse

Sepharad סְפָרַ֑ד1 placeCity or town.

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Sepharadסְפָרַ֑ד

Say it: se-pha-rad

Strong’s (H5614): of foreign derivation

First in: Obadiah 1:20 Open the verse

Greek · SardisΣάρδεις

Say it: Sardeis

Strong’s (G4554): plural of uncertain derivation

First in: Revelation 1:11 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Sardis.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Same place as: Sardis.
Site today: Sardis.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: The same place as Saparda; The same place as Sparta; In Media.
OpenBible.info draws on 22 reference books for this place.
Named in 4 verses. First named in Obadiah 1:20. Open the verse

Sepharvaim סְפָרִים1 placeCity or town.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew, another spelling · Sepharvaimסְפָרִים

Say it: se-phar-vi

Strong’s (H5616): patrial from H5617 (סְפַרְוַיִם)

First in: 2 Kings 17:31 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Same place as: Sibraim.
Site today: In the region between Damascus and Hamath.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Sippar; The same place as Saparre.
OpenBible.info draws on 16 reference books for this place.
Named in 6 verses. First named in 2 Kings 17:24. Open the verse

Shaalabbin — another name of Shaalbim.

Shaalbim שַׁעַלְבִים1 placeCity or town. fox-holes (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Shaalbimשַׁעַלְבִים

Say it: sha-al-vim

Strong’s (H8169): or שַׁעֲלַבִּין; plural from H7776 (שׁוּעָל); fox-holes

First in: Judges 1:35 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Shaalabbinשַֽׁעֲלַבִּין

Say it: sha-al-vim

Strong’s (H8169): or שַׁעֲלַבִּין; plural from H7776 (שׁוּעָל); fox-holes

First in: Joshua 19:42 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Shaalabbin.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Dan (Joshua 19:42).
Site today: Salbit.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Khirbet Salhab.
OpenBible.info draws on 31 reference books for this place.
Named in 5 verses. First named in Joshua 19:42. Open the verse

Shaalbon1 placeCity or town.

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
STEPBible’s list does not give this place, so its Hebrew or Greek letters are not shown.
Same place as: Shaalbim.
Site today: Salbit.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 17 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in 2 Samuel 23:32. Open the verse

Shaalim שַׁעֲלִים1 placeLand or region. "foxes" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Shaalimשַׁעֲלִים

Say it: sha-a-lim

King James Version spelling: Shalim

BDB: "foxes"

Strong’s (H8171): plural of H7776 (שׁוּעָל); foxes

First in: 1 Samuel 9:4 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Same place as: Shual.
Site today: Near Taybeh.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: The area around Shaalbim.
OpenBible.info draws on 16 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Samuel 9:4. Open the verse

Shaaraim שַׁעֲרַ֫יִם1 placeCity or town. "double gate" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Shaaraimשַׁעֲרַ֫יִם

Say it: sha-a-ra-yim

King James Version spelling: Sharaim

BDB: "double gate"

Strong’s (H8189): dual of H8179 (שַׁעַר); double gates

First in: Joshua 15:36 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:36).
Site today: Khirbet es Sira.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: The same place as Shaaraim; Khirbet Qeiyafa.
OpenBible.info draws on 13 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 15:36. Open the verse

Shahazumah שַׁחֲצִ֫ימָה1 placeCity or town. "toward the heights" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Shahazumahשַׁחֲצִ֫ימָה

Say it: sha-cha-tsi-mah

King James Version spelling: Shahazimah

BDB: "toward the heights"

Strong’s (H7831): from the same as H7830 (שַׁחַץ); proudly

First in: Joshua 19:22 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Issachar (Joshua 19:22).
Site today: El Karm.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Sheikh Mazghith; Tell Rekhesh; Sheikh esh Shamsawi.
OpenBible.info draws on 7 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 19:22. Open the verse

Shalishah שָׁלִ֫שָׁה1 placeLand or region. "thirs" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Shalishahשָׁלִ֫שָׁה

Say it: sha-li-shah

King James Version spelling: Shalisha

BDB: "thirs"

Strong’s (H8031): feminine from H8027 (שָׁלַשׁ); trebled land

First in: 1 Samuel 9:4 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: The area around Baal-shalishah.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 20 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Samuel 9:4. Open the verse

Shallecheth שַׁלֶּ֫כֶת1 placeGate. "overthrow" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Shallechethשַׁלֶּ֫כֶת

Say it: shal-le-khet

BDB: "overthrow"

Strong’s (H7996): the same as H7995 (שַׁלֶּכֶת)

First in: 1 Chronicles 26:16 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Gate.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: In Jerusalem.
How sure: No real doubt.
Other sites proposed: The same place as the Gate of the Foundation; The same place as Sur; The same place as the Middle Gate.
OpenBible.info draws on 13 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Chronicles 26:16. Open the verse

Shamir שָׁמִיר2 places"a point" or "thorn" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Shamirשָׁמִיר

Say it: sha-mir

BDB: "a point" or "thorn"

Strong’s (H8069): the same as H8068 (שָׁמִיר)

First in: Judges 10:1 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:48).
Site today: Khirbet Sumara.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Khirbet Anab es Seghireh; Khirbet al Bira; Khirbet al Simia.
OpenBible.info draws on 20 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:48. Open the verse
Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Same place as: Samaria.
Site today: Samaria.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Khirbet Samara; The same place as Shamir.
OpenBible.info draws on 15 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Judges 10:1. Open the verse

Shaphir שָׁפִיר1 placeCity or town. "fair" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Shaphirשָׁפִיר

Say it: sha-phir

King James Version spelling: Saphir

BDB: "fair"

Strong’s (H8208): from H8231 (שָׁפַר); beautiful

First in: Micah 1:11 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Tell as Sawafir.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Khirbet el Qom; Tell Eton; The same place as Shamir.
OpenBible.info draws on 16 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Micah 1:11. Open the verse

Sharon שָׁרוֹן2 placesNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Sharonשָׁרוֹן

Say it: sha-ron

Strong’s (H8289): probably abridged from H3474 (יָשַׁר)

First in: 1 Chronicles 27:29 Open the verse

Greek · SharonΣάρων

Say it: Sarōn

King James Version spelling: Saron

Strong’s (G4565): of Hebrew origin (H8289)

First in: Acts 9:35 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The 2 places with this name

Kind: Land or region.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: In the Transjordan.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Madaba Plateau; Near Mount Hermon.
OpenBible.info draws on 11 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Chronicles 5:16. Open the verse
Kind: Land or region.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Sharon Plain.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 6 verses. First named in 1 Chronicles 27:29. Open the verse

Sharuhen שָׁרוּחֶ֑ן1 placeCity or town. "refuge of grace" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Sharuhenשָׁרוּחֶ֑ן

Say it: sha-ru-chen

BDB: "refuge of grace"

Strong’s (H8287): probably from H8281 (שָׁרָה) (in the sense of dwelling (compare H8271 (שְׁרֵא)) and H2580 (חֵן); abode of pleasure

First in: Joshua 19:6 Open the verse

Hebrew · Shilhimשִׁלְחִים

Say it: shil-chim

Strong’s (H7978): plural of H7973 (שֶׁלַח); javelins or sprouts

First in: Joshua 15:32 Open the verse

Hebrew · Shaaraimשַׁעֲרַ֫יִם

Say it: sha-a-ra-yim

BDB: "double gate"

Strong’s (H8189): dual of H8179 (שַׁעַר); double gates

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:31 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Shaaraim, Shilhim.
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 19:6).
Site today: Tall al Ajjul.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Tel Sharuhen; Tel Haror; Tel Halif.
OpenBible.info draws on 30 reference books for this place.
Named in 3 verses. First named in Joshua 15:32. Open the verse

Shaveh שָׁוֵה1 placeValley. "plain" or "level plain" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Valley of Shavehשָׁוֵה

Say it: sha-veh

BDB: "plain" or "level plain"

Strong’s (H7740): from H7737 (שָׁוָה); plain

First in: Genesis 14:17 Open the verse

Hebrew · Shaveh Kiriathaim

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): שָׁוֵה (H7740), קִרְיָתַ֫יִם (H7156).

First in: Genesis 14:5 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Valley.
Other names: Shaveh Kiriathaim.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Same place as: the King’s Valley.
Site today: Intersection of Kidron Valley and Valley of Hinnom.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Genesis 14:5. Open the verse

Shaveh Kiriathaim — another name of Shaveh.

Sheba שְׁבָא1 placeLand or region. "seven" or "an oath" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Shebaשְׁבָא

Say it: she-va

BDB: "seven" or "an oath"

Strong’s (H7614): of foreign origin

First in: 1 Kings 10:1 Open the verse

Greek · Southνότος

Say it: notos

Strong’s (G3558): of uncertain affinity; the south(-west) wind

First in: Luke 11:31 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Other names: South.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Sheba.
How sure: No real doubt.
OpenBible.info draws on 16 reference books for this place.
Named in 16 verses. First named in 1 Kings 10:1. Open the verse

Shebarim שְׁבָרִים1 placeOpen country. "the breaches" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Shebarimשְׁבָרִים

Say it: she-va-rim

BDB: "the breaches"

Strong’s (H7671): plural of H7667 (שֶׁבֶר); ruins

First in: Joshua 7:5 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Open country.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Western cliff of Wadi Makkuk.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Near Ai.
OpenBible.info draws on 14 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 7:5. Open the verse

Shechem שְׁכֶם1 placeCity or town. "back" or "shoulder" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Shechemשְׁכֶם

Say it: she-khem

King James Version spelling: Sichem

BDB: "back" or "shoulder"

Strong’s (H7927): the same as H7926 (שְׁכֶם); ridge

First in: Genesis 12:6 Open the verse

Greek · ShechemΣυχέμ

Say it: Suchem

King James Version spelling: Sychem

Strong’s (G4966): of Hebrew origin (H7927)

BDB, for the Hebrew name שְׁכֶם (H7927): "back" or "shoulder"

First in: Acts 7:16 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Manasseh (Joshua 17:7); the Bible says “Shechem in the hill-country of Ephraim” (Joshua 20:7).
Site today: Tell Balatah.
How sure: No real doubt.
History
- The ruins lie at Tall al-Balatah, just east of Nablus, in a pass between Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal. The mound shows people living there from about 1900 B.C. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Shechem".
- Shechem is named in Egyptian writings of the 1800s B.C. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Shechem".
- After the Assyrians took the northern kingdom of Israel in 722 B.C., the city declined. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Shechem".
- It was a center of Samaritan worship until their temple on nearby Mount Gerizim was destroyed by the Maccabean ruler John Hyrcanus (reigned 135 to 104 B.C.). Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Shechem".
Named in 44 verses. First named in Genesis 12:6. Open the verse

Sheep Gate צֹאן1 placeGate. relating to sheep (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Sheep Gateצֹאן

Say it: tson

Strong’s (H6629): or צאוֹן; (Psalm 144:13), from an unused root meaning to migrate

First in: Nehemiah 3:1 Open the verse

Greek · Sheep Gateπροβατικός

Say it: probatikos

Strong’s (G4262): from G4263 (πρόβατον); relating to sheep

First in: John 5:2 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Gate.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: In Jerusalem.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 4 verses. First named in Nehemiah 3:1. Open the verse

Shelah שֶׁ֫לַח1 placePool. "sent" (BDB)

“and said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam (which is by interpretation, Sent). He went away therefore, and washed, and came seeing.”

The Bible says: John 9:7 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Shelahשֶׁ֫לַח

Say it: she-lach

King James Version spelling: Siloah

BDB: "sent"

Strong’s (H7975): or (in imitation of H7974 (שֶׁלַח)) שֶׁלַח; (Nehemiah 3:15), from H7971 (שָׁלַח); rill

First in: Nehemiah 3:15 Open the verse

Hebrew · Shiloahשִׁלֹחַ

Say it: shi-lo-ach

BDB: "sent"

Strong’s (H7975): or (in imitation of H7974 (שֶׁלַח)) שֶׁלַח; (Nehemiah 3:15), from H7971 (שָׁלַח); rill

First in: Isaiah 8:6 Open the verse

Greek · SiloamΣιλωάμ

Say it: Silōam

Strong’s (G4611): of Hebrew origin (H7975)

BDB, for the Hebrew name שֶׁ֫לַח (H7975): "sent"

First in: Luke 13:4 Open the verse

Hebrew · King's Pool

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): מֶ֫לֶךְ (H4428), בְּרֵכָה (H1295).

First in: Nehemiah 2:14 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Pool.
Other names: Shiloah, King's Pool, Siloam.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Pool of Siloam.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 6 verses. First named in Nehemiah 2:14. Open the verse

Shema שְׁמַע1 placeCity or town. "hear" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Shemaשְׁמַע

Say it: she-ma

BDB: "hear"

Strong’s (H8090): for H8087 (שֶׁמַע)

First in: Joshua 15:26 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:26).
Same place as: Sheba.
Site today: Tel Beer Sheva.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: The same place as Jeshua; Tel Yeshua; Horbat Beer Shama.
OpenBible.info draws on 16 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:26. Open the verse

Shen שֵׁן1 placeCity or town. "crag" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Shenשֵׁן

Say it: shen

BDB: "crag"

Strong’s (H8129): the same as H8127 (שֵׁן); crag

First in: 1 Samuel 7:12 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Same place as: Jeshanah.
Site today: Burj el Isaneh.
How sure: Uncertain.
OpenBible.info draws on 18 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Samuel 7:12. Open the verse

Shepham שְׁפָם1 placeCity or town. "bald" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Shephamשְׁפָם

Say it: she-pham

BDB: "bald"

Strong’s (H8221): probably from H8192 (שָׁפָה); bare spot

First in: Numbers 34:10 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Near Riblah.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Numbers 34:10. Open the verse

Shephelah שְׁפֵלָה1 placeLand or region.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Shephelahשְׁפֵלָה

Say it: she-phe-lah

Strong’s (H8219): from H8213 (שָׁפֵל)

First in: Deuteronomy 1:7 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Shephelah.
How sure: No real doubt.
OpenBible.info draws on 20 reference books for this place.
Named in 19 verses. First named in Deuteronomy 1:7. Open the verse

Shepher, Mount — see Mount Shepher (M and N page).

Sheshach1 placeCity or town.

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
STEPBible’s list does not give this place, so its Hebrew or Greek letters are not shown.
Same place as: Babylon.
Site today: Babylon.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Jeremiah 25:26. Open the verse

Sheshak — another name of Babylon (B to D page).

Shibah — another name of Beersheba (B to D page).

Shibolet — another name of Euphrates (E to G page).

Shihor — another name of Brook of Egypt (B to D page) and Nile (M and N page).

Shihor-libnath שִׁיחוֹר לִבְנָת1 placeOpen country. "blackness of whiteness" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Shihor-libnathשִׁיחוֹר לִבְנָת

Say it: shi-chor liv-nat

BDB: "blackness of whiteness"

Strong’s (H7884): from the same as H7883 (שִׁיחוֹר) and H3835 (לָבַן); darkish whiteness

First in: Joshua 19:26 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Open country or Land or region or River or City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Asher (Joshua 19:26).
Site today: Mouth of the Kishon River.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Tell Abu Hawam; Kebara Swamps; Nahal Daliyya.
OpenBible.info draws on 23 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 19:26. Open the verse

Shikkeron שִׁכְּרוֹן1 placeCity or town. "drunkenness" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Shikkeronשִׁכְּרוֹן

Say it: shik-k-ron

King James Version spelling: Shicron

BDB: "drunkenness"

Strong’s (H7942): for H7943 (שִׁכָּרוֹן)

First in: Joshua 15:11 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:11).
Site today: Tell el Ful.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Qatra; Aseret.
OpenBible.info draws on 22 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:11. Open the verse

Shilhim — another name of Sharuhen.

Shiloah — another name of Shelah.

Shiloh שִׁלוֹ1 placeCity or town.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Shilohשִׁלוֹ

Say it: shi-loh

Strong’s (H7887): or שִׁלֹה; or שִׁילוֹ; or שִׁלוֹ; from the same as H7886 (שִׁילֹה)

First in: Joshua 18:1 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: The Bible says “Shiloh in the land of Canaan” (Joshua 21:2).
Site today: Khirbet Seilun.
How sure: No real doubt.
History
- Shiloh was a Canaanite town that became the central place of worship of the tribes of Israel. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Shiloh".
- Encyclopaedia Britannica dates the town's destruction to about 1050 B.C. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Shiloh".
- Digs at the site from 1920 to 1932 suggest that Shiloh then lay in ruins for several centuries. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Shiloh".
Named in 36 verses. First named in Joshua 18:1. Open the verse

Shimron שִׁמְרוֹן1 placeCity or town. "watch-height" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Shimronשִׁמְרוֹן

Say it: shim-ron

BDB: "watch-height"

Strong’s (H8110): from H8105 (שֶׁמֶר) in its original sense; guardianship

First in: Joshua 11:1 Open the verse

Hebrew · Shimron-meronשִׁמְרוֹן מְראוֹן

Say it: shim-ron me-r-on

Strong’s (H8112): from H8110 (שִׁמְרוֹן) and a derivative of H4754 (מָרָא); guard of lashing

First in: Joshua 12:20 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Shimron-meron.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Zebulun (Joshua 19:15).
Site today: Tel Shimron.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Maroun al Ras.
OpenBible.info draws on 33 reference books for this place.
Named in 3 verses. First named in Joshua 11:1. Open the verse

Shimron-meron — another name of Shimron.

Shinar — another name of Babylon (B to D page).

Shion שִׁיאוֹן1 placeCity or town. "ruin" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Shionשִׁיאוֹן

Say it: shi-on

BDB: "ruin"

Strong’s (H7866): from the same as H7722 (שׁוֹא); ruin

First in: Joshua 19:19 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Issachar (Joshua 19:19).
Site today: Sirin.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Ayun esh Sha’in; Khirbet Mugheir.
OpenBible.info draws on 10 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 19:19. Open the verse

Shittim שִׁטִּים1 placeCamp on the journey. "the acacias" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Shittimשִׁטִּים

Say it: shit-tim

BDB: "the acacias"

Strong’s (H7851): the same as the plural of H7848 (שִׁטָּה); acacia trees

First in: Numbers 25:1 Open the verse

Hebrew · Abel-shittimאָבֵל הַשִּׁטִּים

Say it: a-vel hash-shit-tim

Strong’s (H63): from H58 (אָבֵל) and the plural of H7848 (שִׁטָּה), with the article inserted; meadow of the acacias

First in: Numbers 33:49 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Camp on the journey.
Other names: Abel-shittim.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Tall el Hammam.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Tall Kafrayn; Tell Matabi.
OpenBible.info draws on 34 reference books for this place.
Named in 5 verses. First named in Numbers 25:1. Open the verse

Shittim, Valley of — see Valley of Shittim (T to Z page).

Shoa שׁוֹעַ1 placeLand of a people. "rich" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Shoaשׁוֹעַ

Say it: sho-a

BDB: "rich"

Strong’s (H7772): the same as H7771 (שׁוֹעַ); rich

First in: Ezekiel 23:23 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land of a people.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Same place as: Sutu.
Site today: The area around the mouth of the Tigris River.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 12 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Ezekiel 23:23. Open the verse

Shual שׁוּעָל1 placeLand or region. "jackal" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Shualשׁוּעָל

Say it: shu-al

BDB: "jackal"

Strong’s (H7777): the same as H7776 (שׁוּעָל)

First in: 1 Samuel 13:17 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Near Ophrah.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: The area around Rammun.
OpenBible.info draws on 12 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Samuel 13:17. Open the verse

Shunem שׁוּנֵם1 placeCity or town. "double resting place" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Shunemשׁוּנֵם

Say it: shu-nem

BDB: "double resting place"

Strong’s (H7766): probably from the same as H7764 (שׁוּנִי); quietly

First in: Joshua 19:18 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Issachar (Joshua 19:18).
Site today: Sulam.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 3 verses. First named in Joshua 19:18. Open the verse

Shur שׁוּר1 placeLand or region. "wall" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Shurשׁוּר

Say it: shur

BDB: "wall"

Strong’s (H7793): the same as H7791 (שׁוּר)

First in: Genesis 16:7 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land or region or City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Region around Ar Ruwaysat.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: The area around Wadi as Sakriyat; Tel Sharuhen.
OpenBible.info draws on 41 reference books for this place.
Named in 6 verses. First named in Genesis 16:7. Open the verse

Sibmah שְׂבָם1 placeCity or town. "fragrance" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Sibmahשְׂבָם

Say it: se-vam

King James Version spelling: Shibmah

BDB: "fragrance"

Strong’s (H7643): or (feminine) שִׂבְמָה; probably from H1313 (בָּשָׂם); spice

First in: Numbers 32:38 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Reuben (Joshua 13:19).
Site today: Qarn al Qubish.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Khirbet Ayun Musa; Near Baal-meon; Sumia.
OpenBible.info draws on 18 reference books for this place.
Named in 5 verses. First named in Numbers 32:38. Open the verse

Sibraim סִבְרַ֫יִם1 placeCity or town. "twofold hope" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Sibraimסִבְרַ֫יִם

Say it: siv-ra-yim

BDB: "twofold hope"

Strong’s (H5453): dual from a root corresponding to H5452 (סְבַר); double hope

First in: Ezekiel 47:16 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: In the region between Damascus and Hamath.
How sure: No real doubt.
Other sites proposed: Huwwarin; The same place as Ziphron; The same place as Sepharvaim.
OpenBible.info draws on 14 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Ezekiel 47:16. Open the verse

Siddim, Valley of — see Valley of Siddim (T to Z page).

Sidon צִידוֹן1 placeCity or town. "hunting" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Sidonצִידוֹן

Say it: tsi-don

King James Version spelling: Zidon

BDB: "hunting"

Strong’s (H6721): or צִידֹן; from H6679 (צוּד) in the sense of catching fish; fishery

First in: Genesis 10:19 Open the verse

Greek · SidonΣιδών

Say it: Sidōn

Strong’s (G4605): of Hebrew origin (H6721)

BDB, for the Hebrew name צִידוֹן (H6721): "hunting"

First in: Matthew 11:21 Open the verse

Hebrew · Great Sidon

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): צִידוֹן (H6721), רַב (H7227).

First in: Joshua 11:8 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Great Sidon.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Asher (Joshua 19:28).
Site today: Sandikli archaeological site in Sidon.
How sure: No real doubt.
History
- Sidon, one of the oldest Phoenician cities, was founded in the 3rd millennium B.C. (about 3000 to 2000 B.C.) and grew rich in the 2nd. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Sidon".
- It was famous for purple dyes and glassware. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Sidon".
- Assyria, Babylonia, Persia and Alexander the Great held the city in turn. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Sidon".
- Its large burial ground has given many stone coffins, among them those of the Phoenician kings Eshmunazar and Tennes, and the famous "Alexander sarcophagus", now in Istanbul. The ruins of the Phoenician Temple of Eshmun are nearby. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Sidon".
Named in 47 verses. First named in Genesis 10:19. Open the verse

Silla סִלָּא1 placeFort. "a highway" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Sillaסִלָּא

Say it: sil-la

BDB: "a highway"

Strong’s (H5538): from H5549 (סָלַל); an embankment

First in: 2 Kings 12:20 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Fort or City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Same place as: the Millo.
Site today: In Jerusalem.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 2 Kings 12:20. Open the verse

Siloam — another name of Shelah.

Sin סִין1 placeLand or region. "thorn" or "clay" the tract of wilderness between Elim and Sinai (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Sinסִין

Say it: sin

BDB: "thorn" or "clay" the tract of wilderness between Elim and Sinai

Strong’s (H5512): of uncertain derivation

First in: Exodus 16:1 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Debbet er Ramleh.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: El Marka; El Qaa.
OpenBible.info draws on 13 reference books for this place.
Named in 4 verses. First named in Exodus 16:1. Open the verse

Sinai סִינַי1 placeMountain. "thorny" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Mount Sinaiסִינַי

Say it: si-nay

BDB: "thorny"

Strong’s (H5514): of uncertain derivation

First in: Exodus 16:1 Open the verse

Greek · Mount SinaiΣινᾶ

Say it: Sina

King James Version spelling: Sina

Strong’s (G4614): of Hebrew origin (H5514)

BDB, for the Hebrew name סִינַי (H5514): "thorny"

First in: Acts 7:30 Open the verse

Hebrew · Horebחֹרֵב

Say it: cho-rev

Strong’s (H2722): from H2717 (חָרַב); desolate

First in: Exodus 3:1 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Mountain.
Other names: Horeb.
Region: The Bible says “Sinai in Arabia” (Galatians 4:25).
Site today: Jebel Musa.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Har Karkom; Jebel Sin Bishar; Ras es Safsafeh.
OpenBible.info draws on 36 reference books for this place.
History
- UNESCO names the peak above Saint Catherine's Monastery as Mount Sinai (Jebel Musa, Mount Horeb). Muslims know and honour it as Jebel Musa. Other sites have also been proposed; see "Other sites proposed". Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, "Saint Catherine Area".
- At its foot stands the Orthodox Monastery of Saint Catherine, founded in the 500s A.D. It is the oldest Christian monastery still used as a monastery, without a break, since it was founded. Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, "Saint Catherine Area".
- The whole area is held sacred by Christianity, Islam and Judaism. It was added to the World Heritage List in 2002. Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, "Saint Catherine Area".
Named in 43 verses. First named in Exodus 3:1. Open the verse

Sinai Wilderness1 placeNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · desert of Sinai

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): סִינַי (H5514), מִדְבָּר (H4057).

First in: Exodus 19:1 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: not given in our sources.
Named in 13 verses. First named in Exodus 19:1. Open the verse

Sinim — another name of Syene.

Siphmoth שִׂפְמוֹת1 placeCity or town. "fruitful" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Siphmothשִׂפְמוֹת

Say it: siph-mot

BDB: "fruitful"

Strong’s (H8224): feminine plural of H8221 (שְׁפָם)

First in: 1 Samuel 30:28 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Near Eshtemoa.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Samuel 30:28. Open the verse

Sirah סִּרָה1 placeWell. "the turning" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Sirahסִּרָה

Say it: si-rah

BDB: "the turning"

Strong’s (H5626): from H5493 (סוּר); departure

First in: 2 Samuel 3:26 Open the verse

Hebrew · Cistern of Sirah

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): בּוֹר (H953), סִּרָה (H5626).

First in: 2 Samuel 3:26 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Well.
Other names: Cistern of Sirah.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Ain Sarah.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Serit el Bella.
OpenBible.info draws on 14 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 2 Samuel 3:26. Open the verse

Sirion — another name of Mount Hermon (M and N page).

Sitnah שִׂטְנָה1 placeWell. "strife" (BDB)

“And they digged another well, and they strove for that also: and he called the name of it Sitnah.”

The Bible says: Genesis 26:21 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Sitnahשִׂטְנָה

Say it: sit-nah

BDB: "strife"

Strong’s (H7856): the same as H7855 (שִׂטְנָה)

First in: Genesis 26:21 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Well.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Near Rehoboth.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Near Sutnet er Ruheibeh; Along Nahal Gerar; Near Gerar.
OpenBible.info draws on 15 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Genesis 26:21. Open the verse

Skull — another name of Golgotha (E to G page).

Smyrna Σμύρνα1 placeCity or town. myrrh (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · SmyrnaΣμύρνα

Say it: Smurna

Strong’s (G4667): the same as G4666 (σμύρνα); G4666 means: myrrh

First in: Revelation 1:11 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Izmir.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Revelation 1:11. Open the verse

Socoh שׂוֹכֹה2 places"bushy" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Socohשׂוֹכֹה

Say it: s-vo-khoh

King James Version spelling: Shochoh

BDB: "bushy"

Strong’s (H7755): or שֹׂכֹה; or שׂוֹכוֹ; from H7753 (שׂוּךְ)

First in: Joshua 15:35 Open the verse

Hebrew · Socohשׂוֹכֹה, שֹׂכֹה

Say it: s-vo-khoh

BDB: "bushy"

Strong’s (H7755): or שֹׂכֹה; or שׂוֹכוֹ; from H7753 (שׂוּךְ)

First in: Joshua 15:48 Open the verse

Hebrew · Socohשֹׂכֹה

Say it: s-vo-khoh

King James Version spelling: Shochoh

BDB: "bushy"

Strong’s (H7755): or שֹׂכֹה; or שׂוֹכוֹ; from H7753 (שׂוּךְ)

First in: 1 Samuel 17:1 Open the verse

Hebrew · Socoשׂוֹכֹוֹ

Say it: s-vo-khoh

King James Version spelling: Shoco

BDB: "bushy"

Strong’s (H7755): or שֹׂכֹה; or שׂוֹכוֹ; from H7753 (שׂוּךְ)

First in: 2 Chronicles 11:7 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:35).
Site today: Tel Socho.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 5 verses. First named in Joshua 15:35. Open the verse
Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:48).
Site today: Khirbet Shuweikah.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 28 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:48. Open the verse

Sodom סְדֹם1 placeCity or town. burnt (i.e. volcanic or bituminous) district (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Sodomסְדֹם

Say it: se-dom

Strong’s (H5467): from an unused root meaning to scorch; burnt (i.e. volcanic or bituminous) district

First in: Genesis 10:19 Open the verse

Greek · SodomΣόδομα

Say it: Sodoma

Strong’s (G4670): plural of Hebrew origin (H5467)

First in: Matthew 10:15 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: In the Valley of Siddim.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Bab edh Dhra; In the region north of the Dead Sea; Tall el Hammam.
OpenBible.info draws on 32 reference books for this place.
Named in 48 verses. First named in Genesis 10:19. Open the verse

Solomon's Portico1 placeBuilding.

The name in Greek

Greek · Solomon's Portico

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): Σολομών, Σαλωμών (G4672), στοά (G4745).

King James Version spelling: Solomon's porch

First in: Acts 3:11 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Building.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: In Jerusalem.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Acts 3:11. Open the verse

Sorek, Valley of — see Valley of Sorek (T to Z page).

South1 placeLand or region.

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Region: Not given in our sources.
STEPBible’s list does not give this place, so its Hebrew or Greek letters are not shown.
Same place as: the Negeb.
Site today: Negeb.
How sure: No real doubt.
OpenBible.info draws on 24 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Zechariah 7:7. Open the verse

South Gate1 placeGate.

The place

Kind: Gate.
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 1 Chronicles 26:15. Open the verse

Spain Σπανία1 placeLand or region.

The name in Greek

Greek · SpainΣπανία

Say it: Spania

Strong’s (G4681): probably of foreign origin

First in: Romans 15:24 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Hispania.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Romans 15:24. Open the verse

Stone of Zoheleth — another name of En-rogel (E to G page).

Stone Pavement — another name of Gabbatha (E to G page).

Straight εὐθύς1 placeRoad. straight, i.e. (literally) level, or (figuratively) true (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · Straightεὐθύς

Say it: euthus

Strong’s (G2117): perhaps from G2095 (εὖ) and G5087 (τίθημι); straight, i.e. (literally) level, or (figuratively) true

First in: Acts 9:11 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Road.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Straight Street.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Acts 9:11. Open the verse

Succoth סֻכּוֹת2 places"booths" (BDB)

“And Jacob journeyed to Succoth, and built him a house, and made booths for his cattle: therefore the name of the place is called Succoth.”

The Bible says: Genesis 33:17 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Succothסֻכּוֹת

Say it: suk-kot

BDB: "booths"

Strong’s (H5523): or סֻכֹּת; plural of H5521 (סֻכָּה); booths

First in: Exodus 12:37 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Gad (Joshua 13:27).
Site today: Tell Deir Alla.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Tell el Ekhsas.
OpenBible.info draws on 37 reference books for this place.
Named in 12 verses. First named in Genesis 33:17. Open the verse
Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Tell el Maskhuta.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Near Jabal Maryam; Tell er Retaba; The same place as Pithom.
OpenBible.info draws on 22 reference books for this place.
Named in 4 verses. First named in Exodus 12:37. Open the verse

Suph סוּף1 placeSea or lake. "sea weed" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Suphסוּף

Say it: suph

King James Version spelling: Red sea

BDB: "sea weed"

Strong’s (H5489): for H5488 (סוּף) (by ellipsis of H3220 (יָם))

First in: Deuteronomy 1:1 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Sea or lake or City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Same place as: the Red Sea.
Site today: Gulf of Aqaba.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: The same place as Suphah; Sufeh.
OpenBible.info draws on 11 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Deuteronomy 1:1. Open the verse

Suphah סוּפָה1 placeSea or lake. "honeycomb: overflow" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Suphahסוּפָה

Say it: su-phah

King James Version spelling: Red sea

BDB: "honeycomb: overflow"

Strong’s (H5492): from H5486 (סוּף)

First in: Numbers 21:14 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Sea or lake or City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Sufeh.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: The same place as Suph; The same place as the Red Sea.
OpenBible.info draws on 11 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Numbers 21:14. Open the verse

Sur סוּר1 placeGate. "turning aside" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Surסוּר

Say it: sur

BDB: "turning aside"

Strong’s (H5495): the same as H5494 (סוּר)

First in: 2 Kings 11:6 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Gate.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Same place as: the Gate of the Foundation.
Site today: In Jerusalem.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 2 Kings 11:6. Open the verse

Susa שׁוּשַׁן1 placeCity or town.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Susaשׁוּשַׁן

Say it: shu-shan

King James Version spelling: Shushan

Strong’s (H7800): the same as H7799 (שׁוּשַׁן)

First in: Nehemiah 1:1 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Susaשׁוּשַׁנְכָיֵא

Say it: shu-shan-khi

Strong’s (H7801): (Aramaic) of foreign origin

First in: Ezra 4:9 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Shush.
How sure: No real doubt.
History
- Susa lies in the lower Zagros Mountains, on the east side of the Shavur River. People lived there without a break from before 4000 B.C. (the late 5th millennium B.C.) to the 1200s A.D. Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, "Susa".
- From the 500s B.C. it was a capital where the Persian (Achaemenid) Empire was governed. Its royal buildings include the Palace of Darius. Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, "Susa".
- Its ruins show the ways of life of the Elamites, the Persians and the Parthians. It was added to the World Heritage List in 2015. Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, "Susa".
Named in 20 verses. First named in Ezra 4:9. Open the verse

Sychar Συχάρ1 placeCity or town.

The name in Greek

Greek · SycharΣυχάρ

Say it: Suchar

Strong’s (G4965): of Hebrew origin (H7941)

First in: John 4:5 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Askar.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: The same place as Shechem.
OpenBible.info draws on 28 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in John 4:5. Open the verse

Syene סְוֵנֵה1 placeCity or town. plural of an otherwise unknown name (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Syeneסְוֵנֵה

Say it: se-ve-neh

Strong’s (H5482): (rather to be written סְוֵנָה; for סְוֵן; i.e to Seven); of Egyptian derivation

First in: Ezekiel 29:10 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Sinimסִינִים

Say it: si-nim

Strong’s (H5515): plural of an otherwise unknown name

First in: Isaiah 49:12 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Sinim.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Aswan.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 3 verses. First named in Isaiah 49:12. Open the verse

Syracuse Συράκουσαι1 placeCity or town.

The name in Greek

Greek · SyracuseΣυράκουσαι

Say it: Surakousai

Strong’s (G4946): plural of uncertain derivation

First in: Acts 28:12 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Syracuse.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Acts 28:12. Open the verse

Syria אֲרָם1 placeLand or region. "exalted" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Syriaאֲרָם

Say it: a-ram

BDB: "exalted"

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

First in: Judges 10:6 Open the verse

Greek · SyriaΣυρία

Say it: Suria

Strong’s (G4947): probably of Hebrew origin (H6865)

BDB, for the Hebrew name צֹר (H6865): "a rock"

First in: Matthew 4:24 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Syrianרַמִּי

Say it: ram-mi

Strong’s (H7421): for H761 (אֲרַמִּי)

First in: 2 Chronicles 22:5 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Aram.
How sure: No real doubt.
OpenBible.info draws on 17 reference books for this place.
Named in 116 verses. First named in Judges 10:6. Open the verse

Syrtis σύρτις1 placeSea or lake. a shoal (from the sand drawn thither by the waves) (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · Syrtisσύρτις

Say it: surtis

Strong’s (G4950): from G4951 (σύρω); a shoal (from the sand drawn thither by the waves)

First in: Acts 27:17 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Sea or lake.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Sidra.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Acts 27:17. Open the verse