Mesopotamia, Aram Naharaim

Definition

Mesopotamia is the area of land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. Its location is in the region of the modern day country of Iraq.

• In the Old Testament, this region was called “Aram Naharaim.”
• The word “Mesopotamia” means “between rivers.” The phrase “Aram Naharaim” means “Aram of two rivers.”
• Abraham lived in the Mesopotamian cities of Ur and Haran before moving on to the land of Canaan.
• Babylon was another important city in Mesopotamia.
• The region called “Chaldea” was also part of Mesopotamia.

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(See also: Aram, Babylon, Chaldea, Euphrates River)

Bible References

• Acts 2:9
• Acts 7:1-3
• Genesis 24:10-11

Word Data

• Strong’s: H0763, G33180