Bible Dictionary
Padan
Padan is a shortened form of Padan-aram, the region from which Jacob’s family came. The name occurs in connection with Rachel’s burial and Jacob’s family history.
Definition
Padan is a shortened form of Padan-aram. The name means a plain or field and designates the region otherwise called Padan-aram. It occurs in connection with Jacob’s family history and Rachel’s burial.
Biblical Usage
Padan appears in the account of Jacob’s family when Rachel’s burial and the circumstances surrounding her death are recalled. In this usage it functions as a shortened geographical name for Padan-aram.
Historical Background
The term is explained as meaning “field” or “plain.” The supplied material identifies it with Padan-aram but provides no further description of its location in this entry.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
A plain, occurring only in Gen. 48:7, where it designates Padan-aram.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(field). Padan-aram. (Genesis 48:7)