Nod
Nod is a region mentioned in 1 verse. Its most likely location is unknown location. The name means “vagabond; fugitive.”
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| unknown location | special | High |
Nod in the Bible dictionary
Exile; wandering; unrest, a name given to the country to which Cain fled (Gen. 4:16). It lay on the east of Eden.
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Verses that mention Nod
- Genesis 4:16
And Cain went out from the presence of the Lord, and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden.