Place · Bible dictionary
Jordan River
The river Israel crossed to enter the promised land and where Jesus was baptized by John.
God parted the Jordan so Israel could cross into Canaan, echoing the parting of the Red Sea. It marks transitions and new beginnings in Scripture.
Naaman was healed by washing in it, and Jesus was baptized in its waters, where the Spirit descended and the Father’s voice was heard.
Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)
Joshua 3:17 “The priests carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan, while all Israel crossed over the dry ground, until the entire nation had crossed the Jordan.” Matthew 3:16 “As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. Suddenly the heavens were opened, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and resting on Him.”
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