Strong’s H8152

שִׁנְעָר

Part of speech

Proper Name Location

Transliteration

Shin`ar

Pronunciation

shee-NAHR

Definition

Shinar

Meaning

Shinar

Usage

Shinar is a term used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a region in Mesopotamia. It is often associated with the land of Babylon and is mentioned in contexts that highlight its significance as a center of early civilization and rebellion against God.

Bible references

Genesis 10:10;Genesis 11:2;Genesis 14:1;Genesis 14:9;Joshua 7:21;Isaiah 11:11;Daniel 1:2;Zechariah 5:11