Strong’s H5512

סִין

Part of speech

Proper Name Location

Transliteration

Ciyn

Pronunciation

seen

Definition

Sin

Meaning

Sin

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.

Bible references

Exodus 16:1;Exodus 17:1;Numbers 33:11;Numbers 33:12;Ezekiel 30:15;Ezekiel 30:16