Strong’s H2313

חִדֶּקֶל

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Chiddeqel

Pronunciation

khid-deh'-kel

Definition

Tigris

Meaning

the Chiddekel, river

Usage

Chiddeqel refers to one of the four rivers mentioned in the Genesis account of the Garden of Eden. It is identified with the modern Tigris River, which flows through present-day Turkey and Iraq. The name may imply "rapid" or "swift," reflecting the river's flow characteristics.

Bible references

Genesis 2:14;Daniel 10:4