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Definition and Etymology:
Saron, also known as Sharon, is a region mentioned in the Bible, known for its fertile plains and beauty. The name "Saron" is derived from the Hebrew word "Sharon," which means "a plain" or "a level place." It is often associated with lush vegetation and agricultural abundance.

Biblical References:
Saron is referenced in several passages throughout the Bible, highlighting its significance and characteristics:

1.1 Chronicles 5:16 : "The Gadites lived in Gilead, in Bashan and its towns, and throughout all the pasturelands of Sharon." This passage indicates that the region of Sharon was known for its pasturelands, suitable for grazing and agriculture.

2.Isaiah 35:2 : "It will bloom abundantly and even rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God." Here, Sharon is mentioned alongside Lebanon and Carmel, emphasizing its beauty and the divine splendor associated with it.

3.Acts 9:35 : "All who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord." This New Testament reference highlights the region's population and their response to the miraculous healing performed by Peter, leading to a turning to the Lord.

Geographical Significance:
Saron, or the Plain of Sharon, is located along the central coast of Israel, stretching from Joppa (modern-day Jaffa) to Mount Carmel. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the west and the hill country of Samaria to the east. The region's fertile soil and favorable climate made it an ideal location for agriculture, contributing to its reputation as a place of beauty and productivity.

Cultural and Historical Context:
In biblical times, Saron was a significant agricultural area, known for its vineyards, olive groves, and pastures. Its strategic location along trade routes also made it an important region for commerce and interaction between different cultures and peoples.

Symbolism and Theological Themes:
Saron is often used symbolically in the Bible to represent beauty, fertility, and divine blessing. The lushness of the region serves as a metaphor for spiritual abundance and the flourishing of God's people. InIsaiah 35:2, the transformation of Sharon into a place of joy and splendor is a prophetic image of the restoration and renewal that comes from God's presence.

Conclusion:
While not explicitly stated, the references to Saron in the Bible reflect its importance as a region of both physical and spiritual significance. Its fertile plains and beauty serve as a testament to God's provision and the potential for renewal and transformation in the lives of His people.Saron

same as Sharon

Saron

the district in which Lydda stood, (Acts 9:35) only; the Sharon of the Old Testament. [SHARON]

Saron

SeeSHARON.

A plain, a level tract extending from the Mediterranean to the hill country to the west of Jerusalem, about 30 miles long and from 8 to 15 miles broad, celebrated for its beauty and fertility (1 Chronicles 27:29;Isaiah 33:9;35:2;65:10). The "rose of Sharon" is celebrated (Cant. 2:1). It is called Lasharon (the article la being here a part of the word) inJoshua 12:18.SARON

sa'-ron, (Saron): the King James Version; Greek form of Sharon (Acts 9:35).

4565.Saron -- Sharon, a plain in Palestine
... 4564, 4565.Saron. 4566 .... Sharon. Of Hebrew origin (Sharown);Saron (ie Sharon),
a district of Palestine --Saron. see HEBREW Sharown. (sarona) -- 1 Occurrence...

The "Sayings" of Pythagoras.
... [665]Saron.... This agrees with another form of the proverb, reading zugon
forsaron--that is, overlook not the balance or scales....

Acts ix. 26, 27
... the gain. "And all that dwelt at Lydda andSaron saw him, and turned to
the Lord." (v.35.) For the man was notable. "Arise, and...

A Seeker for Truth
... thy bed." "He arose immediately. And all that dwelt at Lydda andSaron saw
him, and turned to the Lord.". At Joppa, which was near...

Sharon. Caphar Lodim. The Village of those of Lydda.
... The holy page of the New Testament [Acts 9:35] calls itSaron: and that of the Old
calls the whole, perhaps, or some part of it, 'the plain of Ono,' Nehemiah 6...

The Propagation of Christianity.
... At Antioch, in Syria, at Joppa, Ephesus, Corinth, Thessalonica, Berea, Iconium,
Derbe, Antioch in Pisidia, at Lydda,Saron, the number of converts is intimated...

The Morning-Meal in the Pharisee's House - Meals and Feasts among...
... [4276] Various vintages are mentioned: among them a red wine ofSaron, and
a black wine. Spiced wine was made with honey and pepper....

Acts IX
... Arise, and make your bed. And he arose immediately. (35) And all who dwelt at Lydda
andSaron saw him and turned to the Lord." The long continuance of painful...

In Judaea
... of St. Peter and the miracle wrought on Aeneas, "all that dwelt at Lydda
andSaron...turned to the Lord" (Acts 9:35). The brief...

Chapter iv.
... all" is not, I think, to be taken strictly as denoting more than the generality;
in like manner as in Acts 9:35: "And all that dwelt at Lydda andSaron saw him...

Saron (1 Occurrence)
...SARON. sa'-ron, (Saron): the King James Version; Greek form of Sharon (Acts
9:35). Multi-Version ConcordanceSaron (1 Occurrence)....

Lassharon (1 Occurrence)
... Possibly we should here follow the reading of Septuagint (Codex Vaticanus), "the
king of Aphek in Sharon." Eusebius, Onomasticon (sv "Saron") mentions a region...

Lasharon (1 Occurrence)
... Possibly we should here follow the reading of Septuagint (Codex Vaticanus), "the
king of Aphek in Sharon." Eusebius, Onomasticon (sv "Saron") mentions a region...

Inhabited (64 Occurrences)
... who inhabited Lydda. (DBY). Acts 9:35 And all who inhabited Lydda and the
Saron saw him, who turned to the Lord. (DBY). Acts 11:28...

Dwelt (307 Occurrences)
... dwelt at Lydda. (KJV ASV WBS). Acts 9:35 And all that dwelt at Lydda andSaron
saw him, and turned to the Lord. (KJV ASV WBS). Acts 11...

Sarid (2 Occurrences)

Sarothie

Sharon (9 Occurrences)
... shar'-un (ha-sharon, with the definite article possibly meaning "the plain"; to
pedion, ho drumos, hoSaron): (1) This name is attached to the strip of fairly...

Dwelling (340 Occurrences)
... dwelling at Lydda, (YLT). Acts 9:35 and all those dwelling at Lydda, and
Saron saw him, and did turn to the Lord. (YLT). Acts 11:29...

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