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Jewish Records: Which Mountain Has the Most Names in the Torah?

Mount Chermon is the mountain with the most names mentioned in the Torah. Each name carries a different meaning directly related to the mountain's character

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Mount Chermon is mentioned in the Torah by four different names: Senir, Sirion, Chermon, Sion. Each name has a different meaning.

Sion: This name refers to the height of the mountain. The peak of Mount Chermon is higher than all the surrounding mountains in the region.

Chermon: This name refers to the climate. On account of the cold weather that prevails there, it is difficult to live there. 

Sirion: This name refers to its function. This mountain protects its surroundings like armor.

Senir: According to Rashi - "senir" means "snow" in Canaanite. Additionally, one can detect a similarity between the word "senir" and the word "snow" in English. In the translation of Jonathan ben Uzziel, it is stated that the mountain is called "Senir" because this mountain always has snow, both in the winter and the summer. 

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