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Mount Paran

פָּארָן · pa.ran · H6290H2 mentions in 2 books, most in Deuteronomy (1)

Where it is

PelusiumPelusiumAlushAlushMassahMassahElimElimMarahMarahMount HorebMount HorebMount Paranabout 207 km across

29.15° N, 33.54° E · Located through Paran

Coordinates and map: OpenBible.info Bible Geocoding · CC BY 4.0 · drawn without map tiles

Mentioned most in

Deuteronomy · 1Habakkuk · 1
Counted from 2 references · STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0

About this place

Mount Paran is mentioned in two poetic passages in the Old Testament (Deut. 33:2; Hab. 3:3). In both instances, it is associated with the appearance or manifestation of God. In the blessing of Moses, God is described as coming from Sinai, rising from Seir, and shining forth from Mount Paran (Deut. 33:2). Similarly, in Habakkuk's prayer, God is portrayed as coming from Teman, and the Holy One from Mount Paran (Hab. 3:3).

The exact location of Mount Paran is uncertain, and there is no clear geographical reference to a specific mountain by this name. It is possible that "Mount Paran" is used symbolically or poetically to represent the general region of Paran, emphasizing God's presence and power as He led the Israelites through the wilderness. Some scholars suggest that Mount Paran might be another name for Mount Sinai or a mountain range in the vicinity of the wilderness of Paran.

Article: STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0

Every mention

2 references, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)

Deuteronomy 1 mention

Deuteronomy 33:2He said, “Yahweh came from Sinai, and rose from Seir to them. He shone from Mount Paran. He came from the ten thousands of holy ones. At his right hand was a fiery law for them.

Habakkuk 1 mention

Habakkuk 3:3God came from Teman, the Holy One from Mount Paran. Selah. His glory covered the heavens, and his praise filled the earth.

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