Strong’s H2771

חָרָן

Part of speech

proper name, of a location; proper name, masculine

Transliteration

Charan

Pronunciation

khaw-rawn'

Definition

Haran

Meaning

Charan

Usage

Haran is a significant location in the Hebrew Bible, often associated with the patriarchs. It is primarily known as the place where Terah, the father of Abraham, settled with his family after leaving Ur of the Chaldeans. Haran is also the place where Abraham's brother Nahor established his family, and it served as a temporary dwelling for Jacob when he fled from Esau.

Bible references

Genesis 11:31;Genesis 11:32;Genesis 12:4;Genesis 12:5;Genesis 27:43;Genesis 28:10;Genesis 29:4;2 Kings 19:12;1 Chronicles 2:46;1 Chronicles 2:46;Isaiah 37:12;Ezekiel 27:23