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The Pison is one of the four rivers mentioned in the Book of Genesis that branched out from the river flowing out of Eden to water the garden. The specific mention of the Pison is found inGenesis 2:10-12 : "A river watering the garden flowed out from Eden; from there it branched into four headwaters. The name of the first is Pishon; it winds through the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold. And the gold of that land is pure, and bdellium and onyx are found there."

Geographical Context

The exact location of the Pison River has been a subject of debate and speculation among scholars and theologians. The text indicates that it flows through the land of Havilah, a region noted for its wealth in gold, bdellium, and onyx. The identification of Havilah itself is uncertain, with various theories suggesting locations in the Arabian Peninsula, northeastern Africa, or even parts of Mesopotamia. The description of the Pison as a river that "winds through" suggests a significant and possibly meandering watercourse, though no definitive archaeological evidence has pinpointed its location.

Theological Significance

The mention of the Pison, along with the other rivers of Eden, underscores the abundance and provision of God in the creation narrative. The river's association with precious resources like gold and onyx highlights the richness and fertility of the pre-Fall world, reflecting God's intention for humanity to dwell in a place of beauty and sustenance. The Pison, as part of the Edenic rivers, symbolizes the life-giving and sustaining power of God, who provides for His creation.

Symbolic Interpretations

Throughout Christian history, the rivers of Eden, including the Pison, have been interpreted symbolically. Some early Church Fathers and theologians viewed the rivers as representing the spread of the Gospel or the outpouring of divine grace. The Pison, in this allegorical framework, could symbolize the richness and purity of God's word, flowing out to nourish and enrich the spiritual landscape of humanity.

Cultural and Historical Considerations

In the ancient Near Eastern context, rivers were vital for sustaining life, agriculture, and trade. The mention of the Pison in Genesis would have resonated with contemporary audiences familiar with the importance of water sources. The association with valuable commodities like gold and onyx also reflects the economic and cultural significance of these materials in ancient societies.

Modern Perspectives

While the precise identification of the Pison remains elusive, its mention in the Genesis narrative continues to inspire theological reflection and scholarly inquiry. The river serves as a reminder of the mysterious and wondrous nature of God's creation, inviting believers to ponder the richness of the world God has made and the divine provision that sustains it.Pison

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One of the four rivers that watered Paradise,Genesis 2:11-12, and which ran through all the land of Havilah, where excellent gold was found. It has, of course, been placed as variously as the Garden of Eden, to which article and EUPHRATES the reader is referred.

Babylonian, the current, broad-flowing, one of the "four heads" into which the river which watered the garden of Eden was divided (Genesis 2:11). Some identify it with the modern Phasis, others with the Halys, others the Jorak or Acampis, others the Jaab, the Indus, the Ganges, etc.PISHON; PISON

pi'-shon pi'-son (pishon; the King James Version): A river of EDEN (which see), said to compass the whole land of Havilah where there is gold, bdellium and onyx stone (Genesis 2:11), most probably identified with the Karun River which comes down from the mountains of Media and formerly emptied into the Persian Gulf.

PISON

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6376. Pishon -- one of the rivers of Eden
... 1).Pison. From puwsh; dispersive; Pishon, a river of Eden --Pison. see HEBREW
puwsh. 6375, 6376. Pishon. 6377 . Strong's Numbers.

On the Creation of the World
... to Moses, from Moses to Christ the Lord, the Son of God; and four living creatures,
viz., a man, a calf, a lion, an eagle; and four rivers, thePison, the Gihon...

The Scriptural Account of Paradise.
... The name of the first isPison: that is it which compasseth the whole land of Havilah,
where there is gold; and the gold of that land is good, and there is...

The Beauty of Paradise.
... And it was signified that a river flowed out of Eden to water Paradise, and after
that divides into four heads; of which the two calledPison and Gihon water...

Letter Liii. To Paulinus.
... richest districts of India. At last, after crossing that wide river the
Pison, [1402] he came to the Brahmans. There he saw Hiarcas...

Letter cxxv. To Rusticus.
... Then India is reached and the river Ganges"called in holy scripturePison""which
compasseth the whole land of Havilah" [3412] and is said to carry down...

Appendix ii. Philo of Alexandria and Rabbinic Theology.
... wisdom, was Paradise, whence issued the one stream (goodness), which again divided
into four branches (the four Stoic virtues): -Pison, prudence' (phrnesis...

Letter Li. From Epiphanius, Bishop of Salamis, in Cyprus, to John...
... The name of the first isPison...and the name of the second is Gihon." [1273] I
myself have seen the waters of Gihon, have seen them with my bodily eyes....

Letter Lv. Replies to Questions of Januarius.
... from terrestrial things, eg from Orion and the Pleiades, Mount Zion, Mount Sinai,
and the rivers of which the names are given, Gihon,Pison, Tigris, Euphrates...

Pison (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. PISHON;PISON. pi... Gulf.PISON. pi'-son.
See PISHON. Multi-Version ConcordancePison (1 Occurrence)....

Pisidian (1 Occurrence)

Pishon (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia PISHON;PISON. pi'-shon pi'-son (pishon;
the King James Version): A river of EDEN (which see), said...

Pispa (1 Occurrence)

Compasseth (8 Occurrences)
... Genesis 2:11 The name of the first isPison: that is it which compasseth the
whole land of Havilah, where there is gold; (KJV JPS ASV WBS)....

Surrounding (78 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Genesis 2:11 the name of the one 'is'Pison, it 'is' that which is surrounding
the whole land of the Havilah where the gold 'is', (YLT)....

Surrounds (8 Occurrences)
... Surrounds (8 Occurrences). Genesis 2:11 The name of the one isPison: that is it
which surrounds the whole land of Havilah, where the gold is. (DBY)....

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