Strong's Lexicon Ciyn: Sin Original Word: סִין Word Origin: Derived from an uncertain root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew "Ciyn" as it is a specific geographical name. However, the Greek term "ἔρημος" (erēmos, Strong's G2048) is often used in the Septuagint to describe desert or wilderness areas. Usage: The term "Ciyn" refers to a geographical location in the Bible, specifically a desert area. It is most commonly associated with the Wilderness of Sin, a region the Israelites traversed during their exodus from Egypt. The name "Sin" is not related to the English word "sin" (meaning transgression) but is a proper noun designating a specific place. Cultural and Historical Background: The Wilderness of Sin is a desert region located between Elim and Mount Sinai. It is part of the larger desert area that the Israelites journeyed through after their escape from Egypt. This wilderness is significant in the biblical narrative as a place of testing and provision, where God provided manna and quail to the Israelites. The harsh conditions of the desert highlighted the Israelites' dependence on God for sustenance and guidance. Brown-Driver-Briggs I. סִין proper name, of a location Sin, i.e. Pelusium, east frontier city of Egypt (Egyptian 'Imt = clay, of which סין is translated (compare Aramaic סְיָן clay), according to SteindBAS i. 599, who compare IIηλούσιον(πηλός = dirt, mud), compare BrugschDict. Géogr. 1081 ff.); — Ezekiel 30:15 (ᵐ5 Σαιν accusative), + Ezekiel 30:16, but here Co Toy read plausibly סון, i.e. סְוָן = Syene (see [סְוָן], סְוֵנֵה), ᵐ5 συηνη. — On Pelusium see BdEgypt.4 (1898), 169. II. סִין proper name, of a location wilderness between Elim and Sinai, מִדְבַּרסִֿין, according to P, Exodus 16:1; Exodus 17:1; Numbers 33:11; Numbers 3:12; ᵐ5 Σειν, A ᵐ5L Σιν; compare EbGS 2. 155 ff. and especially DiExodus 16:1. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Sin Of uncertain derivation; Sin the name of an Egyptian town and (probably) desert adjoining -- Sin. Forms and Transliterations סִ֑ין סִ֔ין סִ֖ין סִ֛ין סִֽין׃ סין סין׃ Sin sînLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 16:1 HEB: אֶל־ מִדְבַּר־ סִ֔ין אֲשֶׁ֥ר בֵּין־ NAS: to the wilderness of Sin, which KJV: unto the wilderness of Sin, which [is] between Elim INT: to the wilderness of Sin which is between Exodus 17:1 Numbers 33:11 Numbers 33:12 Ezekiel 30:15 Ezekiel 30:16 |