📖 Biblical Definition
The highest mountain in the region of Israel/Lebanon (Jebel esh-Sheikh, 9,232 feet), at the northern boundary of biblical Israel. Snow caps its summit much of the year; melted Hermon snow forms one of the major sources of the Jordan River. It functioned as Israel's northern frontier (Josh 11:17, 13:5). Many scholars locate the Transfiguration here based on the proximity to Caesarea Philippi at Hermon's southern foot (Matt 16:13ff., 17:1-8).
📜 Webster 1828 Definition
MOUNT HERM, n.
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A scriptural proper name; the highest mountain on the northern boundary of Israel.
📖 Key Scripture
Deuteronomy 3:8 — "From the river of Arnon unto mount Hermon."
Psalm 133:3 — "As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore."
Psalm 89:12 — "Tabor and Hermon shall rejoice in thy name."
Matthew 17:1 — "Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart."
⚠️ Modern Corruption
Hermon's snow waters the Jordan; brotherly love waters the church.
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Psalm 133:3 contains one of the loveliest images in the Psalter. The dew of Hermon, formed by the cold air on the snowcapped peak, descends overnight onto the lower hills around the mountain. The psalmist applies the figure: as the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the Lord commanded the blessing. Brotherly unity in the household of faith is like that quiet, life-giving descent.
Modern church culture often features visible activity over hidden refreshment. The dew of Hermon falls without announcement; the Lord's commanded blessing rests where brothers dwell together in unity. Be the dew. Bless your brothers. The Jordan starts at Hermon; the river of God's ongoing work is fed from quiet snowfields.
🔗 Greek & Hebrew Roots
Hebrew/Greek roots below.
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H2768 — Chermon — Hermon; sacred mountain
Usage
"Hermon's snow waters the Jordan; brotherly love waters the church."
"Modern culture features visible activity; the dew falls without announcement."
"Be the dew. Bless your brothers. The river of God is fed from quiet snowfields."