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(nayn) Place name meaning, “pleasant.” Village in southwest Galilee where Jesus raised a widow's son (Luke 7:11-15 ). The ancient town sat on a hillside overlooking the Plain of Esdraelon.

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Nain'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​n/nain.html. 1991.
 
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