Pishon; Pison
LocationsGeographical Setting
A biblical river mentioned in Genesis 2:11 as flowing through the land of Havilah.
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A river in Eden that compasses the whole land of Havilah, said to have gold, bdellium, and onyx stone. It is most probably identified with the Karun River.
What is the meaning of Pishon; Pison in the Bible?
A river in Eden that compasses the whole land of Havilah, said to have gold, bdellium, and onyx stone. It is most probably identified with the Karun River.
SIGNIFICANCE
The identification of Pishon/Pison as a real-world location provides insight into the geographical context of the biblical account.
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