Sin (2)
LocationsGeographical Setting
Sin was an ancient Egyptian city located at the northern entrance to the Sinai Peninsula, serving as a strategic military frontier.
What is the meaning of Sin (2) in the Bible?
Sin is a city in Egypt mentioned in Ezekiel 30:15-16, identified by most scholars with the ancient site of Sileh near modern-day Suez, though its precise ancient Egyptian name remains uncertain.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Sin as a key frontier fortress clarifies the prophetic imagery of Egypt's vulnerability, illustrating how the fall of this strategic border city symbolized the collapse of national defenses against invading powers.
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Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.