Jazer Sea
יַעְזֵר · ya.a.zer · H3270H1 mention, all in Jeremiah
Where it is
31.94° N, 35.73° E · Located through Jazer · ESV spelling: Sea of Jazer · water
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Mentioned most in
Counted from 1 references · STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0
About this place
The Jazer Sea is a poetic expression used by the prophet Jeremiah in his lament over Moab (Jeremiah 48:32). In this passage, Jeremiah mourns the destruction of Moab and its renowned vineyards, particularly those of Jazer. The phrase "Sea of Jazer" is a metaphorical reference to the abundance and fertility of the vineyards in the region of Jazer. It emphasizes the extent and significance of the vineyards, comparing them to a vast sea. This poetic language highlights the devastating impact of the destruction of these vineyards on the people of Moab and the region's economy.
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Every mention
1 reference, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)
Jeremiah 1 mention
Sources
- STEPBible TIPNR · Translators Individualised Proper Names with all References · CC BY 4.0 · github.com/STEPBible/STEPBible-Data
- OpenBible.info Bible Geocoding · CC BY 4.0 · www.openbible.info/geo/