Careah
LocationsGeographical Setting
Kareah is an unidentified settlement in the territory of Edom referenced in prophetic literature.
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Kareah is a location mentioned in Jeremiah 49:8 within the context of the oracle against Edom, indicating a specific site within the Edomite region targeted for destruction.
What is the meaning of Careah in the Bible?
Kareah is a location mentioned in Jeremiah 49:8 within the context of the oracle against Edom, indicating a specific site within the Edomite region targeted for destruction.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Kareah as part of the Edomite landscape helps readers visualize the geographical scope of the judgment pronounced against Edom, emphasizing that the prophecy targeted specific communities rather than just the nation as an abstract entity.
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Source Attribution & Provenance
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been editorially modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and formatted for fast contextual reference.