Jordan River — Meaning in the Bible
The river running from the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea. Israel crossed it into the land, Naaman washed in it, and Jesus was baptized in it.
Scripture in WEBWorld English Bible — Protestant Edition
What it means
God held back the Jordan so that Israel crossed on dry ground under Joshua. Elijah and Elisha crossed it, and Naaman was healed after washing in it seven times. Joshua 3:14–172 Kings 2:82 Kings 5:14
John baptized in the Jordan, and Jesus came from Galilee to be baptized by him there. Mark 1:4–5Mark 1:9–11
Key passages
- Joshua 3:14–17 — Israel crosses.
- 2 Kings 2:7–14 — Elijah and Elisha.
- 2 Kings 5:1–14 — Naaman.
- Mark 1:9–11 — Jesus' baptism.
For children
The Jordan is a river. John baptized Jesus in the Jordan River. Mark 1:9
Study further
- Joshua 3–4 The crossing.
- Mark 1:1–11 Baptism in the Jordan.