Kariathiarius
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Kariathiarius is a textual variant found in certain Greek manuscripts of the Bible, specifically identifying the ancient city of Kiriath-jearim.
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Kariathiarius represents a variant reading for Kiriath-jearim, a settlement listed in Nehemiah 7:29, with the Codex Vaticanus preserving the form Kartatheiareios.
What is the meaning of Kariathiarius in the Bible?
Kariathiarius represents a variant reading for Kiriath-jearim, a settlement listed in Nehemiah 7:29, with the Codex Vaticanus preserving the form Kartatheiareios.
SIGNIFICANCE
Examining this variant aids readers in understanding the transmission history of biblical texts and the geographical references within the post-exilic community records.
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Source Attribution & Provenance
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