Gerizim

Archimandrite Nikifor’s Biblical Encyclopedia

(to be cut off, separated) (Deut. 11:29; Josh. 8:33; Judg. 9:7; 2 Macc. 6:2) — the name of a mountain in the center of Palestine, in the territory of the tribe of Ephraim. Together with Mount Ebal, Mount Gerizim was appointed by Moses for the annual reading of the Law at the general assembly of the people,

Scripture cited

Deuteronomy 11:29 Joshua 8:33 Judges 9:7 2 Maccabees 6:2

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