Deuteronomy 3:17
The plain also, and Jordan, and the coast thereof, from Chinnereth even unto the sea of the plain, even the salt sea, under Ashdoth-pisgah eastward.
Original Language Analysis
הָֽעֲרָבָה֙
The plain
H6160
הָֽעֲרָבָה֙
The plain
Strong's:
H6160
Word #:
1 of 13
a desert; especially (with the article prefix) the (generally) sterile valley of the jordan and its continuation to the red sea
וְהַיַּרְדֵּ֣ן
also and Jordan
H3383
וְהַיַּרְדֵּ֣ן
also and Jordan
Strong's:
H3383
Word #:
2 of 13
jarden, the principal river of palestine
וּגְבֻ֑ל
and the coast
H1366
וּגְבֻ֑ל
and the coast
Strong's:
H1366
Word #:
3 of 13
properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e., (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
מִכִּנֶּ֗רֶת
thereof from Chinnereth
H3672
מִכִּנֶּ֗רֶת
thereof from Chinnereth
Strong's:
H3672
Word #:
4 of 13
kinneroth or kinnereth, a place in palestine
וְעַ֨ד
H5704
וְעַ֨ד
Strong's:
H5704
Word #:
5 of 13
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
יָ֣ם
even unto the sea
H3220
יָ֣ם
even unto the sea
Strong's:
H3220
Word #:
6 of 13
a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the mediterranean sea; sometimes a large river, or an artif
הָֽעֲרָבָה֙
The plain
H6160
הָֽעֲרָבָה֙
The plain
Strong's:
H6160
Word #:
7 of 13
a desert; especially (with the article prefix) the (generally) sterile valley of the jordan and its continuation to the red sea
יָ֣ם
even unto the sea
H3220
יָ֣ם
even unto the sea
Strong's:
H3220
Word #:
8 of 13
a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the mediterranean sea; sometimes a large river, or an artif
הַמֶּ֔לַח
even the salt
H4417
הַמֶּ֔לַח
even the salt
Strong's:
H4417
Word #:
9 of 13
properly, powder, i.e., (specifically) salt (as easily pulverized and dissolved)
Cross References
Joshua 12:3And from the plain to the sea of Chinneroth on the east, and unto the sea of the plain, even the salt sea on the east, the way to Beth-jeshimoth; and from the south, under Ashdoth-pisgah:Genesis 14:3All these were joined together in the vale of Siddim, which is the salt sea.Joshua 3:16That the waters which came down from above stood and rose up upon an heap very far from the city Adam, that is beside Zaretan: and those that came down toward the sea of the plain, even the salt sea, failed, and were cut off: and the people passed over right against Jericho.Deuteronomy 4:49And all the plain on this side Jordan eastward, even unto the sea of the plain, under the springs of Pisgah.
Historical Context
Chinnereth (later called Gennesaret or Galilee) to the Dead Sea spans the entire Jordan valley, approximately 65 miles. This fertile valley provided agricultural wealth. Ashdoth-pisgah refers to the slopes of Mount Pisgah in the Abarim range, from where Moses would later view the Promised Land.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's attention to detail in Scripture strengthen your confidence in His care for you?
- What specific details of God's promises bring you greatest confidence?
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Analysis & Commentary
The description 'The plain also, and Jordan, and the coast thereof' details the western boundary along the Jordan River valley. Mentioning specific locations 'from Chinnereth even unto the sea of the plain... Ashdothpisgah' provides precise geographical markers. The 'salt sea' (Dead Sea) marks the southern extreme. These details ensure accurate inheritance understanding and demonstrate God's attention to particulars in fulfilling promises.