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    Pishon

    פִּישׁוֹן

    Pishon was one of the four rivers that flowed from the river in the Garden of Eden, encircling the land of Havilah, which was known for its gold, bdellium, and onyx.

    verses
    1
    first named
    Genesis 2:11
    last named
    Genesis 2:11
    feature
    body of water
    coordinates
    17.12°N · 42.42°E
    body of water17.12°N · 42.42°E

    Wadi Baysh (OpenBible)

    Scholarship offers 10 identifications for this place. The leading one is shown; the others are recorded in the gazetteer.

    Description

    Pishon in the text

    In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

    Pishon is one of the four rivers mentioned in the biblical account of the Garden of Eden (Gen. 2:11). The Bible describes a single river flowing out of Eden to water the garden, which then divided into four rivers, with Pishon being the first. Pishon is said to wind through the entire land of Havilah, a region known for its abundance of gold, bdellium (a fragrant resin), and onyx stone (Gen. 2:11-12). The name "Pishon" is thought to derive from the Hebrew root "puwsh," meaning "to scatter, spread, or spring forward," possibly indicating that the river originated from a spring and formed a delta. Despite attempts to identify Pishon with various modern-day rivers, such as the Nile, Indus, or Ganges, its exact location remains unknown, as the geography described in the Eden account is difficult to reconcile with the current landscape. Some scholars suggest that the Pishon and the other rivers of Eden may have symbolic or allegorical significance, representing the life-giving power and abundance that flowed from God's presence in the garden.

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    1. Genesis1 verse

      2:11

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    ElsewhereJerusalemThe capital of Israel, a holy city for three religionsElsewhereEgyptAncient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and ExodusElsewhereJordanA river and region, significant in Israel's history

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