jordan river
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A major river in the Middle East: The Jordan River is a significant river flowing through the region of Palestine, forming part of the border between Jordan to the east and Israel and the West Bank to the west. It is notable for its historical and religious importance, particularly in Christianity and Judaism.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- The Jordan River flows into the Dead Sea.
- Pilgrims often visit the Jordan River to see the traditional site of Jesus's baptism.
Advanced Usage
- "to cross the Jordan": This phrase is often used metaphorically, especially in spiritual or folk contexts, to mean passing from life into death or reaching a promised state, alluding to the biblical Israelites crossing the Jordan River into the Promised Land.
- In the hymn, "crossing the Jordan" symbolizes entering heaven.
Variants and Related Words
- Jordan (proper noun): A common shorthand for the Jordan River. Also the name of the country (the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan).
- Jordanian (adjective): Relating to the country of Jordan.
Synonyms
- The Jordan: A common abbreviated form.
- River Jordan: An alternative phrasing.
Related Phrases
- Baptism in the Jordan: A specific phrase referring to the Christian sacrament of baptism performed in or with water from this river, commemorating the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist.
- Many believers seek a baptism in the Jordan for its spiritual significance.
Noun
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a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan
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