Strong's Lexicon Tsin: Zin Original Word: צִן Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to prick or to pierce Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew "Tsin" as it is a specific geographical location unique to the Hebrew Bible. Usage: The term "Tsin" refers to a desert region in the southern part of ancient Israel, often associated with the wilderness wanderings of the Israelites. It is a geographical location mentioned in the context of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. Cultural and Historical Background: The Wilderness of Tsin is a significant location in the narrative of the Israelites' exodus from Egypt. It is part of the larger desert area known as the Negev, characterized by its arid climate and sparse vegetation. The region served as a testing ground for the Israelites, where they faced challenges such as lack of water and food, leading to moments of doubt and rebellion against God. The wilderness experience was crucial in shaping the identity and faith of the Israelite community. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a desert area which included Kadesh-barnea NASB Translation Zin (10). Brown-Driver-Briggs צִן proper name, of a location Σ(ε)ιν; name of wilderness south of Canaan, where lay Kadesh Barnea, with ה locative צִ֫נָה Numbers 34:4 (where LagBN 47 חצן), Joshua 15:3 (van d. H. צִ֫נָּה in Joshua); elsewhere מִדְבַּרצִֿן Numbers 13:21; Numbers 20:1; Numbers 27:14 (twice in verse); Numbers 33:36; Numbers 34:3; Deuteronomy 32:51; Joshua 15:1 (all P). [צֵן], I, II, III. צִנָּה, see I, II, III. צנן. below Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Zin From an unused root meaning to prick; a crag; Tsin, a part of the Desert -- Zin. Forms and Transliterations צִ֑ן צִ֔נָה צִ֖ן צִ֗ן צִ֛ן צִ֥ן צִֽן׃ צִן֙ צן צן׃ צנה ṣi·nāh ṣin ṣināh tzin TzinahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 13:21 HEB: הָאָ֑רֶץ מִמִּדְבַּר־ צִ֥ן עַד־ רְחֹ֖ב NAS: from the wilderness of Zin as far KJV: from the wilderness of Zin unto Rehob, INT: the land the wilderness of Zin far Rehob Numbers 20:1 Numbers 27:14 Numbers 27:14 Numbers 33:36 Numbers 34:3 Numbers 34:4 Deuteronomy 32:51 Joshua 15:1 Joshua 15:3 10 Occurrences |
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