Syria
Syria was the extensive region north and northeast of Palestine, including Aram and several smaller kingdoms. It was important throughout biblical history and was a major setting for the ministry and travels of the apostles.
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Syriac
Syriac is a form of Aramaic used in the ancient Near East. Several Aramaic expressions occur in the New Testament, and an early Syriac translation of much of the Bible became known as the Peshitta.
SYRIANS
The Syrians, or Arameans, were a Semitic people associated especially with Syria, Damascus, and regions east and north of Israel. They were related to the Hebrews but frequently opposed them in war; in the New Testament, “Syria” may refer more broadly to the inhabitants of the region.
Syrophenician
A Syrophoenician was a Gentile from the Phoenician region of Syria. A Syrophoenician woman demonstrated great faith when she appealed to Jesus to deliver her daughter from a demon.
Syrophoenician
Syrophoenician describes the woman from the region of Tyre and Sidon whom Jesus healed through her daughter’s deliverance. The term indicates her Gentile and Phoenician background within the Roman province of Syria.
SYRTIS
Syrtis was a dangerous region of sandbanks or quicksands off the northern coast of Africa. During Paul’s voyage to Rome, the storm-driven ship was in danger of being carried onto these shoals.
Syrtis, The
The Syrtis was a dangerous region of shallow sands and shoals off the coast of North Africa. Paul’s shipmates feared being driven into it during the voyage to Rome.
Taanach
Taanach was an ancient Canaanite royal city near the plain of Esdraelon. It was assigned to Manasseh and the Levites, and was associated with the battle celebrated in Deborah’s song.
Taanath-shiloh
Taanath-shiloh was a town on the boundary of Ephraim, named in the description of the tribal territory. It was probably located near modern Ta‘na, southeast of Shechem.
Taanathshiloh
Taanath-shiloh was a landmark on the boundary of Ephraim. It is mentioned only once, and its exact location is uncertain, though it has been associated with a site near Shiloh and Shechem.
Tabbaoth
Tabbaoth was a family of Nethinim, temple servants who returned from the Babylonian captivity with Zerubbabel. The name is associated with rings or impressions.
Tabbath
Tabbath was a place in the Jordan valley associated with the flight of the Midianites after Gideon’s victory. Its precise location has not been established.
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