Strong's G5488 · Greek
Χαῤῥάν
Charrhán
Definition
Charrhan (i.e. Charan), a place in Mesopotamia
KJV: Charran
Root / derivation: of Hebrew origin (H02771);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered Χαῤῥάν across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts2 verses
And he said, Men, brethren, and fathers, hearken; The God of glory appeared unto our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Charran,
Acts 7:4Then came he out of the land of the Chaldeans, and dwelt in Charran: and from thence, when his father was dead, he removed him into this land, wherein ye now dwell.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G5488 (Charrhán) mean?
Charrhan (i.e. Charan), a place in Mesopotamia
How many times does G5488 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G5488 (Χαῤῥάν) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Charran.”
How is Charrhán translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G5488 is rendered as “Charran” (2×).
Where does the Greek word Χαῤῥάν come from?
of Hebrew origin (H02771);