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Canaan (Noun)

Meaning

An ancient country in southwestern Asia on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea; a place of pilgrimage for Christianity and Islam and Judaism.

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Examples

  • The ancient country of Canaan was conquered by the Israelites under the leadership of Joshua.
  • Canaan's fertile plains and strategic location made it a crucial region for ancient Mediterranean trade.
  • Abraham, the father of the Jewish people, was called by God to move from Ur to Canaan, marking the beginning of a new covenant.
  • In the Hebrew Bible, Canaan is often used to describe a land of milk and honey, a place of abundance and promise.
  • For centuries, the city of Jerusalem in Canaan has been a sacred place of pilgrimage for Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike.

Synonyms

  • Promised Land
  • Palestine
  • Holy Land
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