סִין

Çîyn · /seen/

Number

H5512

Language

Hebrew

Original word

סִין

Transliteration

Çîyn

Pronunciation

seen

KJV occurrences

6 verses

Definition

Sin the name of an Egyptian town and (probably) desert adjoining

KJV: Sin.

Root / derivation: of uncertain derivation;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered סִין across 6 verses.

Sin6×

Every occurrence (KJV)

6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Exodus2 verses

Exodus 16:1

And they took their journey from Elim, and all the congregation of the children of Israel came unto the wilderness of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, on the fifteenth day of the second month after their departing out of the land of Egypt.

Exodus 17:1

And all the congregation of the children of Israel journeyed from the wilderness of Sin, after their journeys, according to the commandment of the LORD, and pitched in Rephidim: and there was no water for the people to drink.

Numbers2 verses

Numbers 33:11

And they removed from the Red sea, and encamped in the wilderness of Sin.

Numbers 33:12

And they took their journey out of the wilderness of Sin, and encamped in Dophkah.

Ezekiel2 verses

Ezekiel 30:15

And I will pour my fury upon Sin, the strength of Egypt; and I will cut off the multitude of No. Sin: or, Pelusium

Ezekiel 30:16

And I will set fire in Egypt: Sin shall have great pain, and No shall be rent asunder, and Noph shall have distresses daily.

Topics that use this word

Egypt No Noph Memphis Meribah Red Sea Rephidim Rocks Water

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H5512 (Çîyn) mean?

Sin the name of an Egyptian town and (probably) desert adjoining

How many times does H5512 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H5512 (סִין) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Sin.”

How is Çîyn translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H5512 is rendered as “Sin” (6×).

Where does the Hebrew word סִין come from?

of uncertain derivation;