Saron is the Greek form of Sharon, the coastal plain in which Lydda was situated.
Definition
Saron is the Greek form of Sharon. In the New Testament it denotes the district in which Lydda stood.
Biblical Usage
Saron is mentioned in connection with the people of Lydda who turned to the Lord.
Historical Background
The name reflects the Greek form of the Sharon known from the Old Testament.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
the district in which Lydda stood, (Acts 9:35) only; the Sharon of the Old Testament. [Sharon]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>sa'-ron, (Saron): the King James Version; Greek form of Sharon (Ac 9:35).</p>