Sina
LocationsGeographical Setting
A mountainous region in the southern Sinai Peninsula traditionally identified as the site where the Mosaic Law was revealed.
What is the meaning of Sina in the Bible?
Sina is the textual variant found in Acts 7:38 within the King James Version and Revised Version, referring to Mount Sinai as the location where God delivered the Law to Moses.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing this variant aids readers in identifying the specific geographical setting of the covenant event, thereby clarifying the physical context of the Law's delivery and its foundational role in biblical history.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Sina (located near modern Saint Catherine's Monastery area, Sinai Peninsula, Egypt) held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Sina in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Sina clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Acts 7:38
Source Attribution
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.
How to Cite This Entry
"Sina." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/sina/