Parvaim

Parvaim [N] [E]

(Oriental regions ), the name of an unknown place or country whence the gold was procured for the decoration of Solomons temple. ( 2 Chronicles 3:6 ) We may notice the conjecture that it is derived from the Sanscrit purva , "eastern," and is a general term for the east.


[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
[E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary

Bibliography Information

Smith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Parvaim'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary". . 1901.