A mountain associated with God's appearance
Mount Paran
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in Deuteronomy 33:2.
The name means “beauty; glory; ornament.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Mount Paran Written by AI
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.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Abounding in foliage, or abounding in caverns, (Gen. 21:21), a desert tract forming the north-eastern division of the peninsula of Sinai, lying between the ‘Arabah on the east and the wilderness of Shur on the west. It is intersected in a north-western direction by the Wady el-‘Arish. It bears the modern name of Badiet et-Tih, i.e., “the desert of the wanderings.” This district, through which the children of Israel wandered, lay three days’ march from Sinai (Num. 10:12, 33). From Kadesh, in this wilderness, spies (q.v.) were sent to spy the land (13:3, 26). Here, long afterwards, David found refuge from Saul (1 Sam. 25:1, 4).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
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Where the Bible names it
- Deuteronomy 33:2
He said: “The LORD came from Sinai and dawned upon us from Seir; He shone forth from Mount Paran and came with myriads of holy ones, with flaming fire at His right hand.
- Habakkuk 3:3
God came from Teman, and the Holy One from Mount Paran. Selah His glory covered the heavens, and His praise filled the earth.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.