What was the name of Iraq in the bible?

Answer 1

None - there are no references in The Bible to 'Iraq' . This is because that is the name given to it in 1920, long after the Bible was written, but before that it was known by many other names. In the Bible, references to modern-day countries is not made by their modern name, but either by the name they were given at that time, or by calling it by the name/s of their previous ancestors who lived in there. Modern Iraq is the location of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, and this region is often called "the fertile crescent". Because the region was so desirable, many kingdoms occupied it and many wars were fought over it. Before it was called 'Iraq' this area used to be called many other names as well. At various times it has been part of the :- -Babylonian Empire, -Chaldean Empire, -Sumerian Empire, -Assyrian Empire, -Elamite Kingdom

The Bible refers to people in this area as Babylonians, Chaldeans, Sumerians, Assyrians, Elamites, and Mesopotamians: 'Iraq' is mentioned hundreds of times but by different names, so take your pick.

Answer 2

Iraq does not have a consistent name in the Bible because the modern construct of Iraq has only existed for about 100 years. The Bible refers to Iraq by whatever countries occupy parts of its land (like Babylonia or Assyria).

Answer 3

In the Bible, Iraq was often referred to as "Babylonia" or "Babylon." It was a major ancient civilization mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments.