Javan
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| Type | region |
|---|---|
| Also called | Greece |
| Most likely | Ionia (high confidence) |
| Coordinates | 38.200° N, 27.500° E |
| Mentioned in | 2 verses |
| First mention | Isaiah 66:19 |
Javan is a region named in 2 verses of the Bible. It is most likely identified with Ionia (high confidence).
Location
Where scholars place it, most confident first. Confidence is OpenBible.info's score from the sources it surveys; it is not this site's judgment.
| Identification | Confidence | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|
| Ionia | high (100%) | 38.200° N, 27.500° E |
Verses
Isaiah
- Isaiah 66:19And I will set a sign among them, and I will send those that escape of them unto the nations, to Tarshish, Pul, and Lud, that draw the bow, to Tubal, and Javan, to the isles afar off, that have not heard my fame, neither have seen my glory; and they shall declare my glory among the Gentiles.I will establish a sign among them, and I will send survivors from among them to the nations—to Tarshish, Put, and the archers of Lud; to Tubal, Javan, and the islands far away who have not heard of My fame or seen My glory. So they will proclaim My glory among the nations.
Ezekiel
- Ezekiel 27:13Javan, Tubal, and Meshech, they were thy merchants: they traded the persons of men and vessels of brass in thy market.Javan, Tubal, and Meshech were your merchants. They exchanged slaves and bronze utensils for your merchandise.
Notes
- Locations from the OpenBible.info Bible Geocoding Data, CC BY 4.0. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
- Verses are those where at least one of ten English translations names this place, per OpenBible.info.