El oro de esa tierra es bueno; allí hay bedelio y piedra de ónice (GÉN 2:12). Existen varias teorías sobre equivalentes modernos, incluyendo ubicacion…
Fluye alrededor de toda la tierra de Cus (GÉN 2:13). Existen varias teorías sobre equivalentes modernos, incluyendo el Río Nilo, el Manantial de Gihón…
This tool catalogs 118 geographic locations mentioned in the Bible — cities, regions, mountains, rivers, bodies of water, and other notable places, each with its first biblical reference and modern equivalent.
¿Qué tipos de lugares se incluyen?
Places are organized by type: cities, regions, mountains, rivers, bodies of water, deserts, valleys, settlements, wells, altars, and unique locations. Each type has its own section with a count.
¿Puedo ver los lugares en Google Maps?
Yes. When a modern location is known, a Google Maps link is provided so you can see the actual geographic location today. 87 of the 118 places have Google Maps links.
What does "First mention" mean?
Each place shows the first Bible verse where it is mentioned, helping you understand when and in what context each location enters the biblical narrative.
What is the modern equivalent?
The modern equivalent shows what the place is called today or where it is located in the modern world. For example, Babylon's modern equivalent is "Babylon" in modern Iraq, and Bethlehem remains "Bethlehem."
¿Puedo filtrar o buscar lugares?
Yes. Use the text filter at the top to quickly find a specific place. You can also click on the type labels to jump to that section of the page.
Are all biblical places included?
This tool focuses on places mentioned in Genesis through Exodus — the earliest biblical geography. It covers the most significant locations in the foundational narrative of Scripture.
Are the descriptions translated?
Yes. Place types, "First mention" labels, and descriptive notes are translated into 9 languages. Place names and archaeological site names remain in their universal forms.
